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Final Injury Report for Pistons-Nets: Will Jalen Duren, Egor Demin Play?
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The Detroit Pistons are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play.
Detroit enters Friday's game with a 4-1 record after defeating the Charlotte Hornets at home Wednesday night.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham.Mike Watters-Imagn Images
In Wednesday's victory, Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons as he recorded 30 points, five rebounds and seven assists while Paul Reed added 16 points, four rebounds and three steals of his own.
The Pistons will try to grab another victory Friday as they face off against a struggling Nets team on the road.
Brooklyn enters Friday night's contest with an 0-4 record after losing on the road to the Boston Celtics in overtime Tuesday night.
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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17)Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets in Tuesday's loss as he ended the game with 27 points and 12 rebounds while Julius Randle recorded 24 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pistons Injury Report: Will Jalen Duren, Isaiah Joe Play?
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) © Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The Pistons have two players listed on their injury report for Friday night's matchup in Brooklyn.
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Detroit has ruled out Jalen Duren due to a right hamstring strain as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest and he is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks with the injury.
With Duren sidelined, Reed, John Collins and Tolu Smith could all continue to have increased roles.
The Pistons have listed Joe as questionable due to a right hip contusion and he is in danger of missing his third straight game.
Detroit Pistons guard Isaiah Joe (17)Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
If Joe is sidelined once again, Kevin Huerter and Ron Holland II could both have larger roles.
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Nets Injury Report: Will Egor Demin Play?
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8)Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The Nets have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Egor Demin due to a right leg bone bruise. He is expected to miss at least one week with the injury.
With Demin sidelined, Nolan Traore, Mikel Brown Jr. and Keon Ellis could all be in line for increased roles.
Fans can catch Friday night's matchup between the Pistons and Nets from Barclays Center at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Oct 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
