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Robinson

Typically, Robinson’s impact comes from behind the three-point line. However, that wasn’t the case in this game. He only took three triples, but he made all seven of his attempts from inside the arc, which was enough to help end Charlotte’s winning streak. This was Robinson’s fourth game with at least 15 points over Detroit’s last six, and he’ll look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday.

Harris is back in the lineup after missing Thursday’s loss to the Wizards with a hip injury. However, the Pistons don’t have Jalen Duren, so Stewart shifts into the starting center role. Also, Robinson is good to go after being listed as questionable with a left quad contusion.

When the Pistons beat the Nets by 53 on Sunday, Robinson didn’t play a big part in the game. The 31-year-old small forward had eight points and two three-pointers in 22 minutes. It was a different story on Tuesday against the Nuggets as Robinson’s 20 points and six three-pointers were instrumental in the Pistons’ 124-121 victory. He has provided 15th-round value this season and is viable in category leagues.

Robinson was 1-of-14 over his last two games from behind the three-point line entering play Friday, but bounced back in a big way as the Pistons beat the Warriors. The 31-year-old shooting guard had 15 points, all coming on five made three-pointers. With the Pistons desperate for shooting, Robinson has a clear role as the team is currently constructive. As long as he’s out of his shooting slump, he’ll have value in category leagues.

Robinson had made at least four three-pointers in six consecutive games entering play Tuesday. In a matchup with the Nuggets with Caris LeVert (illness) out, Robinson missed all eight of the three-pointers he attempted. His only points of the game came on a broken in-bounds play that led to a dunk with less than a minute left, giving the Pistons a three-point lead. Robinson is a better shooter than he showed Tuesday and it’s possible his back strain impacted his shot. He’ll have the chance to bounce back Thursday against the Suns.

No surprises for either player, as Robinson was listed as probable, and LeVert was listed as doubtful. Robinson has knocked down at least four treys in six straight games, and he’ll look to carry positive momentum into Friday’s tilt with Houston.

Robinson is managing a back sprain, but he is expected to suit up against Houston. He’ll look to stay red-hot in this game, having hit at least four triples in six consecutive games.

Robinson is usually relied on for points and three-pointers, and he’s upped his production in those categories recently. He’s now made at least four three-pointers in four consecutive games, his most productive stretch of the season to date. Even with Detroit’s depth, there’s a clear need for Robinson due to his shooting ability. That will preserve his value in category leagues.

On a night where the Pistons were without Cade Cunningham (wrist), Isaiah Stewart (illness), Jalen Duren (ankle) and Tobias Harris (hip), Robinson went off for a season-high 20 first-half points, going 5-of-6 from three-point range to help Detroit open a 19-point lead at the break. Amazingly, he failed to score in the final two quarters, attempting just one shot during that span. The 31-year-old sharpshooter looked like he was on the verge of challenging his previous career-high mark of 34 points in the early stages of this one, but the Clippers put the clamps on him down the home stretch. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons are off until Thursday when they host the Suns before closing out the week with a favorable matchup against the Pacers.

Initially probable for Wednesday’s game, Robinson will occupy his usual place in the Pistons’ starting lineup. Cade Cunningham is out, so Detroit may look to the sharpshooter for more scoring. And in this particular matchup, there should be more opportunities for Robinson to knock down shots.