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Duncan Robinson’s 3s, passing have been vital centerpieces to Pistons’ 3-0 start

The shots that he's making aren't always easy shots, so those frustrate defenses as well," Bickerstaff said of Duncan Robinson postgame.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:45 AM
Duncan Robinson’s 3s, passing have been vital centerpieces to Pistons’ 3-0 start
Key Things to Know
  • Duncan Robinson's shooting and passing have powered the Detroit Pistons to a 3-0 start.
  • Robinson is shooting 53.6 percent from 3-point range and is tied for the league lead with 15 made triples.
  • The Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 106-93, with Robinson serving as the team's second-leading scorer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Duncan Robinson's exceptional perimeter shooting and passing have been central to the Detroit Pistons' 3-0 start to the season. Robinson is averaging 19.7 points per game and is tied with Luka Dončić for the league lead with 15 made three-pointers, shooting an NBA-best 53.6 percent from deep among high-volume shooters. Following Detroit's 106-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Robinson's off-ball gravity and shot creation.

With key teammates Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson sidelined with injuries, Robinson has stepped up as the team's secondary scorer behind Cade Cunningham. Bickerstaff has utilized Robinson creative screening actions to generate open shots and secondary playmaking opportunities, including lobs to John Collins. Detroit currently ranks third in the NBA in team three-point percentage as they prepare to face the New York Knicks.

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