Daniss Jenkins has taken the first step towards emulating Payton Pritchard

Daniss Jenkins is already hitting buzzer-beaters, but has further to go before being the Pistons' Payton Pritchard.

By Swoosh Shrestha · Piston Powered

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:53 AM

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Writer Swoosh Shrestha argues Daniss Jenkins is emulating Payton Pritchard through his growing knack for buzzer-beating shots.
Jenkins made a buzzer-beating three-pointer against the Brooklyn Nets, his second consecutive game with such a shot.
The writer notes Pritchard transitioned from a deep-shot specialist into a multi-level scorer and Sixth Man of the Year.

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Writer Swoosh Shrestha argues that Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins is beginning to follow in the footsteps of Payton Pritchard by establishing a strong reputation for end-of-quarter buzzer-beaters. Jenkins recently hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer against the Brooklyn Nets to conclude the third quarter, marking his second consecutive game with a buzzer-beating triple.

PistonPowered suggests Detroit would benefit from Jenkins expanding his game beyond clutch shooting to become a multi-level scorer and capable shot creator like Pritchard. Developing those skills could help lessen the team's heavy offensive reliance on Cade Cunningham.

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