Wednesday night, the Detroit Pistons traveled to Charlotte with the chance to earn its fourth victory in 5 video games. Earlier than the motion started, one participant took the time to pay tribute to a terrific franchise.
NBA gamers are recognized for sporting assertion outfits within the enviornment, however Jalen Duren saved issues easy earlier than going through the Hornets. He confirmed up sporting a jersey of former Pistons ahead Rasheed Wallace.
.@JalenDuren reppin’ a Rasheed Wallace jersey 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JVg1VeN6Vs
– Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 6, 2024
Wallace, a four-time All-Star, spent six seasons with the franchise from 2004 to 2009. He’s greatest remembered for being a part of the historic beginning lineup that gained a championship in 2004. The versatile ahead can even obtain two All-Star alternatives throughout his time in Detroit earlier than becoming a member of the Boston Celtics in 2010.
As for Duren, he’s in his third season with the Pistons. The previous lottery choose is averaging simply shy of a double-double to start out the season with 9.0 PPG and 10.5 RPG.
Duren entered Wednesday having scored 11 factors and 14 rebounds in a win over the LA Lakers. Nevertheless, it could be a brief night time for him in opposition to the Hornets. After simply seven minutes of motion, Duren suffered a left ankle harm that saved him out for the remainder of the sport. He went scoreless throughout his brief time on the courtroom, however recorded three rebounds and an help.
The Pistons discovered themselves inside attain of one other victory on Wednesday, however ended up falling brief. Brandon Miller knocked down a tip-in as time expired to present the Hornets a 108-107 victory over Detroit.
