The Detroit Pistons faced a setback when starting center Jalen Duren rolled his ankle during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets. Despite finishing his first shift, he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Isaiah Stewart stepped in for Duren in the second half.

Head coach JB Bickerstaff announced that Duren has a sprained ankle and is currently undergoing evaluation. The Pistons are uncertain about his availability for their upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks.

In Duren's absence, Stewart and offseason acquisition Paul Reed are expected to fill the void, with Reed notably contributing 13 points in limited minutes against the Hornets.