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Jalen Duren · Big men who patrol the paint with authority know when to seize their moment, and Jalen Duren embodies that instinct perfectly. With Detroit clinging to a narrow lead against Boston late in the third quarter, the athletic center crashed the offensive glass with perfect timing. Duren snatched an errant shot attempt out of the air and tip-dunked it home with 3:33 remaining, extending the Pistons' lead to 78-76 in what would become a thrilling one-point victory. The second-year center finished with 18 points and 9 boards in Detroit's 104-103 win over the Celtics on January 19, 2026. · State of Mint