Charles Barkley Shows Jalen Duren No Mercy Amid Reports of Pistons Star Losing $50M Over Embarrassing Playoff Display
unlicensed image ©unlicensed image The Pistons’ playoff journey is hanging by a thread. They suffered a stunning Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers at home. Cade Cunningham tried to will the team, scoring 39 to go with nine assists.
He’s been exceptional throughout the postseason. Yet, this is now the second time in as many series that the Pistons will battle elimination. That’s largely because Cunningham’s co-star is going through a rough stretch.
Jalen Duren turned into a terrifying double-double threat in the regular season. The Pistons All-Star finished the regular season with consecutive 20+ point performances. In the playoffs, he is yet to breach 15, first struggling against Orlando before being weighed down by the Cavaliers.
But struggles are a part of the journey. Charles Barkley hinted that Duren’s dependence on Cunningham has affected his scoring numbers. He still couldn’t wrap his head around the Pistons center failing to secure rebounds.
Duren grabbed 2 in Game 4. That’s where Barkley drew a firm line. “But his rebounding, listen, he should never have 2 rebounds ever.
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