Duren was sidelined with hamstring tightness and is day-to-day, removing a key interior presence from this matchup.

Duren’s continued rebound and scoring development keeps him on the fringe of the top centers, with upside tempered by minutes and the Pistons’ overall roster depth.

Duren anchors Detroit’s paint, delivering elite rebounding and interior defense; further growth in blocks and efficiency could push him into top-tier rosters.

Duren's durability and growth translate into a durable fantasy floor with room to rise if minutes increase. His improved second-half numbers hint at back-end top-60 upside, though ceiling hinges on workload and foul management as the Pistons push for more aggressiveness.

Duren anchors the Pistons’ interior presence with elite finishing and rebounding, providing a stable backbone that could elevate Porter Jr. and the wings’ efficiency with his rim protection and finishing around the rim.