Pistons without 3-point bomber Duncan Robinson (back) vs. Cavaliers
May 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half of game three in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Detroit Pistons starter Duncan Robinson did not dress for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night due to lower-back soreness.
Robinson was 14 of 24 from 3-point range over the first three games of the series while averaging 17 points. He then struggled in Monday's Game 4, scoring four shots on two shots (1 of 2 from behind the arc).
Robinson, 32, averaged 12.2 points and made 220 3-pointers during the regular season, the fourth-highest single season total of his career. He shot 41% from behind the arc.
Daniss Jenkins started in place of Robinson.
The winner of Wednesday's contest will take a 3-2 lead into Game 6 on Friday night in Cleveland.
--Field Level Media
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