Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Increased role continues in win
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Jenkins totaled 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and four steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 111-101 win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Jenkins logged at least 28 minutes for the second straight game, as Detroit opted to go with a smaller lineup in Game 1 against Cleveland. After a quiet start to the postseason, Jenkins has stepped up in the past two games, averaging 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers. It appears that he has replaced Isaiah Stewart as the preferred first option off the bench, providing the team with another dynamic scoring option. With that said, should Cleveland's size advantage prove an issue in Game 2, we could see Stewart back in his traditional role, with Jenkins shifting to more of a depth role.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Pops for 16 points in Game 7 win
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Jenkins closed Sunday's 116-94 victory over the Magic in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 16 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block over 29 minutes.
Jenkins had easily his best game of the postseason, scoring 16 points in 29 minutes and closing the game over Ausar Thompson. Although he has been a consistent part of the rotation, Jenkins has mostly served as a backup to Cade Cunningham. However, he played alongside Cunningham in Sunday's win, providing the team with an additional perimeter threat. Detroit will now face Cleveland in the second round in what figures to be another tight matchup.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Not starting vs. Milwaukee
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Jenkins won't start Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
With Cade Cunningham (chest) back in action, Jenkins will retreat to the second unit. Over his last eight appearances off the bench, the 24-year-old guard has averaged 6.3 points, 3.4 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 17.0 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Drops 14 dimes in win
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Jenkins closed Saturday's 116-93 victory over Philadelphia with 16 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, 14 assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes.
Jenkins continues to impress, recording his third double-double of the season. With Cade Cunningham (chest) still sidelined, Jenkins has certainly made the most of his opportunity. In eight appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 2.3 three-pointers.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Turns in strong scoring effort
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Jenkins posted 26 points (9-19 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and eight assists across 37 minutes during Thursday's 113-108 win over the Timberwolves.
Jenkins continues to roll on the offensive end, as he led the Pistons in scoring on the way to a hard-fought victory. He's posted 20-plus points in back-to-back games and continues to put up strong numbers across the board while running with the first unit, which is where he'll remain until Cade Cunningham (chest) is cleared to return.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Perfect from charity stripe
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Jenkins finished Tuesday's 127-116 win over the Raptors with 21 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block over 37 minutes.
Jenkins attempted just nine shots from the field, but he still reached the 20-point threshold for the sixth time this season thanks to his work at the charity stripe, where he logged career highs in both made and attempted free throws. Jenkins saw his role off the Pistons' bench steadily increase as the season progressed, and he has thrived in a starting role while filling in for the injured Cade Cunningham (chest). Jenkins has started in each of the Pistons' last eight games, and over that span he has averaged 18.5 points, 6.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 threes over 36.2 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Effective run as starter
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Jenkins notched 15 points (7-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Monday's 114-110 overtime loss to the Thunder.
Jenkins continues to fill in effectively for the injured Cade Cunningham (chest) in the Pistons' starting lineup. The second-year guard has averaged 19.7 points, 7.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers in 36.5 minutes per tilt in his last six games, essentially making Jenkins a must-roster player as the fantasy season winds down.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Double-doubles in overtime loss
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Jenkins totaled 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 45 minutes during Wednesday's 130-129 overtime loss to the Hawks.
While Jenkins did do a nice job of handing out the dimes, he also set a new career high in turnovers and was responsible for nearly half of Detroit's giveaways in the one-point defeat. The Pistons weren't able to keep their win streak alive Wednesday, but they'll look to get things back on track Thursday against the Pelicans.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Well-rounded outing in victory
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Jenkins supplied 22 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes in Friday's 115-101 win over the Warriors.
Getting the start for a second consecutive contest in the absence of Cade Cunningham (chest), Jenkins turned in an efficient overall shooting performance and was Detroit's second-leading scorer. The 24-year-old guard also led all players in assists and rebounds, finishing one board shy of tying his career high. Jenkins has played heavy minutes over the last two games and may continue to see starter-level minutes for the remainder of the campaign, as Cunningham won't be re-evaluated for another two weeks.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Starting sans Cunningham
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Jenkins will start Thursday's game against the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
With Cade Cunningham (chest) sidelined, Jenkins will get the starting nod Thursday. As a starter this season (eight games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 14.8 points, 7.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.4 minutes per contest. Cunningham is in danger of missing the remainder of the regular season, opening the door for Jenkins to see increased burn going forward.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Moving back to bench
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Jenkins won't start Sunday's game against the Heat.
With Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) back in action for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Jenkins will slide to the second unit. The 24-year-old guard has averaged 3.8 points in 13.8 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench, though he'll likely see a slight bump in minutes due to Ausar Thompson (ankle) being sidelined.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Flirts with double-double
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Jenkins had 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), one rebound, nine assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 107-105 loss to Brooklyn.
Jenkins moved into the starting lineup, filling in for Cade Cunningham, who was ruled out with a quad issue. Outside of a brief run earlier in the season, Jenkins has been mostly a non-factor thus far. However, even if Cunningham returns for Sunday's game against the Heat, Jenkins might be worth holding, given Ausar Thompson (ankle) could be sidelined for multiple games.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Starting Saturday
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Jenkins will start against the Nets on Saturday, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) and Ausar Thompson (ankle) unavailable, Jenkins will get the starting nod for the first time since Jan. 21. As a starter this season (seven games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 15.3 points, 6.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 30.9 minutes per tilt.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Muted role continues
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Jenkins contributed seven points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 21 minutes during Monday's 114-103 loss to the Spurs.
Jenkins has flashed his potential occasionally, but his fantasy upside will remain capped by a healthy Cade Cunningham. Jenkins has scored in single digits in five consecutive games, and he hasn't started a contest since the Jan. 21 victory in New Orleans.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Pops for 18 points
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Jenkins finished with 18 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 18 minutes during Friday's 118-80 victory over New York.
Jenkins finished with 18 points in 18 minutes, once again flashing his offensive upside. With his two-way contract ending Friday, Detroit will now be converting him to a full-time contract, allowing him to play out the rest of the season. With Jaden Ivey now in Chicago, it appears Jenkins will continue to play a meaningful role moving forward, putting him on the fantasy radar in slightly deeper formats. For those in standard leagues, he should be considered a viable streaming option.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Available Friday
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Jenkins isn't listed on the Pistons' injury report and will be available for Friday's game against the Knicks.
After he was inactive for Thursday's loss to the Wizards, Jenkins will suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set in what will mark his 50th game of the season as an active player for Detroit. Because two-way players aren't eligible to be active for more than 50 games, Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press on Friday that he expects Jenkins to be converted to a standard contract later this weekend, clearing up any concern about the second-year guard's availability moving forward. Jenkins has been a key piece in the second unit and as an occasional replacement in the starting five for Cade Cunningham this season. Jenkins is averaging 7.9 points, 3.3 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 16.8 minutes per contest while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from downtown.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Scores 18 in 20 minutes
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Jenkins had 18 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Sunday's 130-77 win over Brooklyn.
Jenkins finished with his second-best scoring night of the calendar year against Brooklyn in a monster blowout victory. He needed only nine field-goal attempts to notch 18 points in a highly efficient effort. It's hard for Jenkins to consistently deliver these kinds of nights given Detroit's depth, but he is certainly capable of filling up the stat sheet at a high level on occasion.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Retreats to bench
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Jenkins is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Cade Cunningham (hip/illness) will retake his place in the first unit Friday. Jenkins has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.3 minutes per contest over his last six games off the bench.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Starting for Cunningham
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Jenkins is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Cade Cunningham (illness) won't play Wednesday, and his absence has opened up a spot for Jenkins in the starting lineup. In six total starts this season, Jenkins is averaging 15.0 points, 7.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds across 31.5 minutes. However, in the two starts he's made while Jaden Ivey has been healthy, Jenkins has averaged 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 25.5 minutes. Ivey, of course, will be available Wednesday night.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Sees 23 minutes in blowout win
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Jenkins ended Monday's 121-90 win over the Knicks with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four assists, two blocks and one steal over 23 minutes.
Jenkins added another solid performance with 12 points and a season-high two blocks in Monday's blowout win over the Knicks. The 24-year-old played the entire fourth quarter with the game in control and has now played at least 23 minutes in back-to-back games after averaging just 8.7 minutes in the previous 10 contests. The second-year guard has played well when given the opportunity, but he has been a smaller piece of Detroit's rotation recently.
