Pistons' Jalen Duren Scores Career-High 33 Points in Mexico City Victory

Jalen Duren scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed a double-digit rebound total to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 122-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City. Cade Cunningham added 21 points and a career-tying 18 assists (with three steals), becoming the first Piston with 20+ points, 18+ assists and 3+ steals since Isiah Thomas in 1986, and Detroit pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Dallas by 18 in the period. D'Angelo Russell paced the Mavericks with 31 points, but a shorthanded Dallas frontcourt couldn’t contain the Pistons, who finished with 72 points in the paint. The win came amid visible fatigue from both teams due to Mexico City’s altitude. Duren’s scoring surge has been aided by markedly improved free-throw shooting on higher volume, hinting at a potential breakout offensive season.