Pistons' Clutch Lineup Puzzle | Detroit Pistons News

The Pistons are rethinking their starting lineup as the new season looms, weighing a bold offensive experiment: four shooters and a forward over a traditional big man. Jalen Duren’s clutch struggles—especially from the line—raise doubts about his reliability in high-pressure moments, while John Collins proved himself a clutch scorer last year with elite free-throw accuracy. With defense also a concern for Duren, Collins may be the smarter, more impactful option when it matters most. The team’s pursuit of a max contract for a center could backfire if they prioritize scoring over clutch performance—and data suggests they’re better off looking beyond the paint in crunch time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3965fc5e1c44f48d