Pistons' Robinson Out For Game 5 Vs. Cavs Due To Sore Back

Jamal CollierMay 13, 2026, 07:58 PM ET
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DETROIT — (*5*) guard Duncan Robinson will miss Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday evening with decrease back soreness.

Robinson had been within the beginning lineup for the primary 11 video games in the course of the postseason, averaging 11.5 factors, 2.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and taking pictures 44% from 3. He has been the Pistons’ greatest 3-point shooter this season, main the crew with a 41% taking pictures share from past the arc on 7.0 makes an attempt per recreation.

Piston guard Daniss Jenkins will begin in Robinson’s place.

Detroit enters a pivotal Game 5 with out its greatest 3-point shooter, however the Pistons could have guard Kevin Huerter out there for the primary time throughout this collection. Huerter had not performed since Game 4 of the primary spherical towards Orlando with a strained left adductor.

The collection is tied at 2-2.