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After sitting out a pair of games due to an ankle sprain, Pistons wing Duncan Robinson returned on Friday and delivered a meaningful boost in Detroit’s six-point win over Portland.

Robinson, who arrived over the offseason in a sign-and-trade deal with Miami, contributed 14 points overall and came through late by pouring in eight of those during the fourth quarter, helping secure the result.

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Robinson’s fearlessness and sense for big moments.

“He relishes those moments,” Bickerstaff said. “Since we’ve had [Duncan], you would just watch him and he’s not afraid of the moment. He loves the moment, and he knows it’s what this team needs.

“He is one of our best catch-and-shoot guys off the move, and he knows how to create those shots for him[self] – stretch the floor, create that space. But [he’s] got nerves of steel and a ton of courage.”

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