Duncan Robinson Delivers as Pistons’ Defense Slams the Door Late
The Detroit Pistons are winning games in the fourth quarter with grit, discipline and belief and in this latest showdown, Duncan Robinson played a key role in making sure their defense-heavy identity translated into a win on the scoreboard.
Detroit edged the Phoenix Suns 108 to 105 and once again, it was the Pistons’ late-game defense that defined the night. Phoenix managed just 15 points in the final quarter, a season low, as Detroit locked down every lane, contested every look and turned pressure into control. But defense alone does not close games in the NBA. You still need timely scoring and that is where Duncan Robinson stepped in.
Robinson finished with 19 points, leading the Pistons in scoring and he did it with efficiency and poise. Four made three-pointers, all coming within the rhythm of the offense, gave Detroit breathing room when the game threatened to slip. On a night when Cade Cunningham struggled to find his shot and turnovers piled up, Robinson’s spacing and shot-making kept the Suns from loading up entirely on Detroit’s young core.
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This performance matters because Robinson has not been asked to be the star of this team. His role is clear. Stretch the floor. Punish defensive lapses. Make opponents pay when they overcommit. Against Phoenix, he did exactly that and he did it without disrupting the Pistons’ defensive focus.
What stood out most was how seamlessly Robinson’s offense fit into Detroit’s broader identity. The Pistons are not winning with flashy scoring runs. They are winning by wearing teams down. By being physical. By forcing tough shots late. Robinson’s shooting made that approach sustainable. Every three he hit increased the pressure on Phoenix to score against a defense that simply would not bend.
Detroit’s fourth-quarter numbers tell the story. Best defensive rating in the league over their recent stretch. Opponents shooting poorly from the field and from deep. And a roster fully bought into doing the hard work possession after possession. Robinson’s contribution shows why balance matters. Elite defense sets the tone, but reliable shooting finishes the job.
The bigger picture is this. Detroit is no longer surviving games. They are closing them. Duncan Robinson’s presence adds a layer of stability to a team built on youth and effort. When the defense clamps down and the offense needs calm execution, his role becomes even more valuable.
This Pistons team is defining who it is and performances like this reinforce that identity. Tough. Physical. Unselfish. And increasingly confident in late moments.
Stay with us for continued coverage as Detroit pushes forward and keep watching as this team shows exactly how it plans to win in this league.
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