Pistons starters Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris will miss several games with injuries

The East-leading Detroit Pistons will be without two key starters for at least the next week.

Center Jalen Duren, who is playing at an All-Star level this season, suffered a sprained right ankle and will be reevaluated in a week, the team announced. Duren has taken a big step forward this season, averaging 17.9 points per game on 63.3 percent shooting and 10.6 rebounds per game.

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His absence means expect more Isaiah Steward and Paul Reed in the five, which is as good a combination of backup centers as there is in the league.

Wing Tobias Harris has a left hip sprain that will sideline him and require him to be reevaluated in two weeks. Harris is averaging 13.4 points per game and shooting 33.3 percent from 3-point range. Sixth man Caris LeVert is dealing with inflammation in his right knee on a daily basis and will not travel with the team for this weekend’s game in Cleveland.

It’s a tough week for the Pistons to be without these starters as they face a Cavaliers team that has won three in a row, then the Knicks.