The Detroit Pistons came into training camp with a great deal of optimism, picked by many pundits to finish as high as fourth in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The optimism was quickly tempered when the organization announced that starting point guard Reggie Jackson would be out for the first 15-20 games of the regular season due to knee tendinitis.
The Pistons have hung tough over this stretch, going 5-5 thus far with four home wins but a dismal 1-5 record on the road. Fortunately, we’re at least halfway through this timetable, and maybe have as few as five games left before Jackson will be able to get back on the floor.