Duncan Robinson sinks five triples, scores 21

Robinson has been on an absolute tear to start the season. He’s been the biggest beneficiary of Tobias Harris leaving the team in terms of scoring and he’s given fantasy owners a real boost in the 3-point category. If he’s available in your league, he’s worth grabbing in most redraft leagues, but understand that unless you need some 3’s or points, he doesn’t do much else.

Robinson entered Tuesday averaging 19.7 points and 5.0 three-pointers per game. The Knicks focused more on him defensively, and the Pistons’ wing had a rough night. Robinson shot 0-of-8 from the field in the first half and missed all six of his three-point attempts. He got a couple to fall in the second half, but the final return wasn’t what fantasy managers hoped for.

Robinson is yet to make a two-point field goal so far this season, but he’s 10-of-19 from behind the three-point line in the first two games this year. The 32-year-old forward’s fantasy utility is mostly limited to his three-point shooting, but it looks like the right time to continue to ride the hot hand.

Despite some early foul trouble, Robinson was able to put together an excellent second half. He scored 18 of his 21 points after the break, including 15 in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback. Robinson won’t contribute much outside of three-pointers with any consistency, but when he gets hot, he can certainly pour in the buckets, just like he did in this game.

Robinson, who logged 20 minutes in Game 6 after sitting out Game 5 with a sore lower back, is good to go for Sunday’s series decider. He’ll remain in a reserve role for Game 7, with Daniss Jenkins making his third consecutive start alongside Cade Cunningham.

After sitting out Game 5 with a sore lower back, Robinson played 20 minutes off the bench in Game 6. That should remain the case for Sunday’s series decider, with Daniss Jenkins sticking in the starting lineup.

Despite Duncan Robinson returning to action after missing Game 5 due to a sore lower back, Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff stuck with Jenkins in the starting lineup. The presence of a second playmaker in the lineup paid dividends, with Jenkins contributing 15 points and three assists. Robinson was also productive, contributing 14 points, two rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers in 20 minutes off the bench. Given how well things worked out for Detroit in Game 6, it would be unsurprising if Jenkins got another start in Game 7.

After sitting out Game 5, Robinson is good to go for Friday’s potential series decider. However, his return will not push Daniss Jenkins to the bench. Robinson will be tasked with providing added spacing off the bench.

Robinson’s sore lower back kept him out of Wednesday’s overtime defeat, with the Pistons now facing elimination on Friday. Daniss Jenkins was productive as the replacement in the starting lineup, but his promotion left the Pistons with one less scoring option off the bench. He’ll head back to the bench if Robinson plays.

A massive blow for the Pistons. Robinson was initially listed as questionable with lower back soreness, but after participating in shootaround Wednesday, his absence for Game 5 comes as somewhat of a surprise. Without Robinson, Caris LeVert will take on added importance and potentially even move into the starting lineup after scoring 24 points in Game 4 on Monday.