# UNAVOIDABLE: Jalen Duren MUST Play Like Himself, or JB Bickerstaff Needs To Make Tough Decisions

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-05-15T04:00:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons face a pivotal crossroads as Jalen Duren's playoff struggles threaten their momentum. Can Duren overcome mental hurdles and rediscover his dominant interior presence, or is it time for Detroit to shake up the rotation against the Cleveland Cavaliers? With Ausar Thompson continuing to anchor the defense and Cade Cunningham stepping up as a two-way force, the Pistons’ playoff hopes hang in the balance. Ku Khahil and Matt Griffin break down Duren's collapse on the boards, Paul Reed’s case for more minutes, and why the Ausar-Duren tandem isn’t clicking. Key topics include Evan Mobley’s defense, potential adjustments for Game 6, and whether Cade’s recent performances are enough to win the series. Can Detroit rally for a must-win road victory, or will schematic tweaks and player focus decide their fate? This episode delivers sharp analysis and essential Pistons talk as the postseason drama reaches a tipping point.

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