Pistons' Jalen Duren suspended 2 games for initiating brawl

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren has been suspended two games by the NBA for initiating Monday's altercation with Moussa Diabaté and fighting during the Pistons-Hornets game. Duren, who shoved Diabaté in the face after a foul, will miss Wednesday's game against the Raptors and a rematch against the Knicks on Feb. 19. He is averaging 17.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game and is a consistent double-double performer. The two-game suspension should not prevent him from participating in All-Star weekend as a reserve.