Jalen Duren accumulated 16 points (5-of-5 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks in 30 minutes in Monday’s win over the Jazz.
Despite not having backup center Isaiah Stewart for Monday’s game, the Pistons didn’t skip a beat, and Duren was one reason for that. Recording his fourth double-double in five games, he was also responsible for two steals and four blocked shots. Since the All-Star break, Duren has provided top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats, sitting just outside the first round in 12-team leagues in the latter. This is the player many fantasy managers hoped Duren would be before this season began, and he’s bounced back from a slow start.