Detroit Pistons beat Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106: Jalen Duren scores 24 in 15 minutes

The Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 at Target Center on Wednesday, October 14. Jalen Duren scored 24 points in only 15 minutes, making 8 of 9 shots and all 8 of his free throws, in front of 10,262 fans.

Minnesota came out hot and led 38-29 after the first quarter. Detroit answered with a 36-20 second quarter to lead 65-58 at halftime, then pulled away 97-82 after three. The game had 12 lead changes before the Pistons’ lead grew to 26.

Duncan in his bag 🎯 pic.twitter.com/OMrsPseDOl

— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 15, 2026

How Detroit won it

The Pistons owned the paint, 64-30, and shot 45-of-79 (57 percent) from the floor with 32 assists. Cade Cunningham scored 14 points with 9 assists in 25 minutes, and Duncan Robinson made 4 of 5 threes for 15 points and a plus-20.

John Collins scored 11 on 4-of-5 shooting, and Isaiah Joe added 14 off the bench. Ronald Holland II had 9 points, Paul Reed scored 7 with 2 blocks, and Tolu Smith grabbed 7 rebounds in 10 minutes. Ausar Thompson went 1-for-1 with 4 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

Minnesota’s side

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 20 points, going 5-of-15 from the floor and 9-of-9 at the line. Jonathan Kuminga scored 16 on 5-of-6 shooting, Jaden McDaniels had 12, and Joan Beringer added 10 points and 7 rebounds. Rudy Gobert scored 8, and LaMelo Ball had 3 points and 6 assists in 18 minutes.

Minnesota went 37-of-44 at the line but shot 29-of-76 overall.

we can get used to this. yep. 😏 pic.twitter.com/aMSBGc7xKG

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 15, 2026

What’s next

The Pistons are 2-1 in the preseason and host the Toronto Raptors on Friday, October 16. The Timberwolves fall to 3-2 and visit the Chicago Bulls the same night.

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