Kon Knueppel becomes the only player age-22 or younger in NBA history to sink 250 made 3-pointers in a single season. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
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What we know after Thursday night’s games:
- Jalen Duren became the first player in Pistons franchise history to record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists while shooting 80% or better from the field during their 129-108 win over New Orleans.
- Kon Knueppel is the only player age-22 or younger in NBA history to make 250 3-pointers in a single season. He led the Hornets with 26 points (6 3PM), 11 rebounds and 8 assists to help Charlotte win their fifth straight while snapping New York’s seven-game win streak in the process.
- Orlando snapped their six-game losing streak with a close 121-117 victory against the Kings. Paolo Banchero (30 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast) tallied his third straight outing with at least 30 points.
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Thursday’s final scores:
DeMar DeRozan is your player of the night with 33 points (12-24 FG, 9-10 FT), 6 rebounds and 11 assists with zero turnovers in 38 minutes.
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MARCH 26, 2026 // 9:55 ET
Pistons land Pelicans, win 129-108
Jalen Duren turns in a masterful performance to give Detroit a 21-point victory after a tough overtime loss to Atlanta on Wednesday. The Pistons’ big man tallies 30 points (10-12 FG, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 31 minutes.
Jalen Duren stuffed the stat sheet in Detroit’s win!
🏀 30 PTS (10-12 FGM)
🏀 10 REB
🏀 7 AST
🏀 2 STL
🏀 2 BLKHe becomes the first player in Pistons franchise history to record at…