The Pistons coming back from 3-1 to eliminate the Magic was more than just basketball.
For Jalen Duren, it may have been personal.
Back in 2024, WNBA star Angel Reese was rumored to be dating Duren.
Now, Reese is dating Magic center Wendell Carter Jr.
They started dating last year, and rumors spread after Carter attended her 23rd birthday party in May.
Carter confirmed the relationship in November 2025.
Angel Reese, though, threw fuel on the fire by posting an IG video earlier this series—of Carter dunking on her ex, Jalen Duren.
But after falling behind 3-1, Pistons stepped up their game, outmuscling the Magic for three straight elimination games.
And now, Duren gets the last laugh: sending his ex's new man home for the summer.
The Pistons coming back from 3-1 to eliminate the Magic was more than just basketball.
For Jalen Duren, it may have been personal.
Back in 2024, WNBA star Angel Reese was rumored to be dating Duren.
Now, Reese is dating Magic center Wendell Carter Jr.
They started dating last year, and rumors spread after Carter attended her 23rd birthday party in May.
Carter confirmed the relationship in November 2025.
Angel Reese, though, threw fuel on the fire by posting an IG video earlier this series—of Carter dunking on her ex, Jalen Duren.
But after falling behind 3-1, Pistons stepped up their game, outmuscling the Magic for three straight elimination games.
And now, Duren gets the last laugh: sending his ex's new man home for the summer.
