Jalen Duren injures ankle in Game 6 of Pistons vs Cavs
The Detroit Pistons suffered a potential injury blow midway through Game 6 when Jalen Duren rolled his ankle during the third quarter of an elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.
Duren exited at the 6:11 mark on Friday, May 15, with the Pistons up 68-57, after crumpling to the floor when his left ankle rolled as he moved toward the hoop after setting a screen.
He went to bench, then the tunnel and was seen retying his left shoe. Paul Reed, who saw first-half action for the first time in these playoffs, replaced Duren in the lineup.
The Cavs scored the next four points with Duren out, with the Pistons taking a timeout.
Ausar Thompson spikes down the layup attempt by Max Strus with both hands (with replays).
Jalen Duren grabs his ankle and being subbed out. pic.twitter.com/m0Pn8o2PIz— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) May 16, 2026
At the time of the injury, Duren was having a nice game with nine points, seven rebounds, a steal and two blocks in 20 minutes at the time of the injury.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Jalen Duren injury update after ankle roll in Pistons Cavaliers Game 6
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