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Pistons guard Duncan Robinson out with sore back against Cavs in Game 5

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Cleveland Cavaliers' Sam Merrill, right, drives past Detroit Pistons' Duncan Robinson (55) in the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, May 11, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ruled out Duncan Robinson with a sore lower back against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

The shooting guard was replaced in the starting lineup Wednesday night by Daniss Jenkins.

Robinson is averaging 12.2 points in the playoffs and brings efficient 3-point shooting to the lineup.

Jenkins, who was on a two-way contract just a few months ago, entered the pivotal game against the Cavs averaging 7.5 points and 3.3 assists in the series.

Robinson was limited to four points in 29 minutes on Monday night, when Cleveland evened the series. He scored at least 15 points in each of the first three games against the Cavs.

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Pistons guard Duncan Robinson out with sore back against Cavs in Game 5 | iNFOnews.ca
Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden (1) shoots next to Detroit Pistons’ Duncan Robinson (55) in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, May 11, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Pistons guard Duncan Robinson out with sore back against Cavs in Game 5 | iNFOnews.ca
Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) goes to the basket past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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