Daniss Jenkins erupts for 31 points, eight threes off the bench for Detroit

Fantasy basketball: Jenkins' 31-point outing off the bench gives him streaming appeal Sunday, but the minutes and shots aren't likely to hold with Detroit…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 9, 2026 · Updated November 10, 2026

Daniss Jenkins scored 31 points on 9-of-17 shooting with eight threes, five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one turnover in 32 minutes off the bench Sunday, November 8 in Detroit's 121-116 loss to the Lakers. He made all five free throws and posted his first double-digit scoring night in three weeks.

The 31-point outing and eight-minute bump in playing time represent a spike fantasy managers can exploit Sunday when the Pistons close their week with one game remaining. Jenkins averaged 9.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.1 blocks and 1.4 threes in 24.0 minutes over his previous 8 games, putting Sunday's 45.0 fantasy points well ahead of his usual 19.4. In nine-category formats his season line sits at negative value, while in points leagues he projects to 20.6 fantasy points a game. The usage rate remains modest at 17.9 per cent, and with Detroit's rotation settling he will likely fall back into his reserve role.

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Jenkins made eight threes Sunday, his most in any outing this season, and the 56.3 per cent true shooting shows improved efficiency even as his season-to-date numbers sit at 11.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 24.9 minutes a game across nine contests. He has started just 13 per cent of the time and played 24 minutes on average, making the 32-minute showing unusual. The 17.9 per cent usage rate suggests he remains a secondary option in the offence, and the eight extra minutes likely came from game flow rather than a permanent shift.

Stream Jenkins Sunday when Detroit plays its final game of the week, but expect him to return to his bench role and 24-minute baseline after that. The Pistons have no games scheduled for next week, so managers using him as a one-day plug will need to look elsewhere once this week ends. His negative nine-category value and 20.6 projected fantasy points a game make him a matchup play only, not a season-long hold.

What to do

• Stream Jenkins on Sunday for his final game this week if you need threes and points in a pinch.

• Drop him after Sunday's contest with Detroit off the schedule next week and his role likely shrinking back to 24 minutes.

• Do not expect Jenkins to replicate the 31-point, eight-three performance with his usage sitting at 17.9 per cent and his typical output far more modest.

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