Pistons Win 10th Straight, Top Pacers 127-112 Behind Duren

Jalen Duren scored 31 points on 12-of-13 shooting with 15 rebounds in his return from injury, powering the Detroit Pistons to a 127-112 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena. The win marked Detroit's 10th consecutive victory, the team's longest streak since an 11-game run in the 2007-08 season.

Despite missing key players, including Cade Cunningham with a left hip contusion and Ausar Thompson with a right ankle sprain, the Pistons demonstrated their depth. Daniss Jenkins added a career-high 26 points and eight assists, while Javonte Green contributed 20 points off the bench. Duncan Robinson scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, and Isaiah Stewart tallied 10 points with a career-high five blocks. Ten Pistons players recorded points, with five in double figures.

Detroit took control early, seizing the lead for good with seven minutes left in the first quarter on Robinson's 3-pointer. The Pistons then opened the second quarter with a 20-4 run, during which Duren scored eight points, to build a 46-27 advantage. Indiana responded with a 12-0 spurt, but Detroit closed the half on a 16-7 run involving five different scorers, leading 62-46 at...