TITLE: Late-Game Lift From Robinson, Injury Worry for Bucks, Six-Game Slide Continues for Bulls
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DETROIT — Duncan Robinson returned from a right ankle sprain Friday and steadied the Pistons in the closing minutes of their win, scoring eight of his 14 points in the fourth quarter. The veteran guard, acquired from Miami in an offseason sign-and-trade, drew praise from coach J.B. Bickerstaff for his composure coming off screens and his ability to “never seem rushed.”
Bickerstaff noted that Robinson’s sense of timing gives Detroit’s younger scorers a clearer roadmap on the floor. “He relishes those moments,” the coach said, adding that Robinson’s presence helps the team “breathe a little easier” when games tighten.
Bucks
MILWAUKEE — Already playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks may have lost another shooter. Guard A.J. Green injured his shoulder during Friday’s defeat to Philadelphia and was scheduled for an MRI on Saturday. Coach Doc Rivers sounded cautious after the game, telling reporters, “Losing A.J. Green hurts you,” and warning that the roster “can’t sustain much more” while key players remain sidelined.
Bulls
CHICAGO — The Bulls dropped their sixth straight contest Friday, falling 120-105 to Indiana. Guard Coby White attempted to keep spirits up afterward, emphasizing the length of the season. “It’s still a very long season,” he said, urging teammates to “stick together” and not allow frustration to derail them. Chicago’s current struggle centers on finding rhythm rather than effort as the team searches for a course correction.
Source: Hoops Wire
