Detroit — Reggie Jackson started all 82 regular-season games last season, plus the first two games this season before sustaining a back injury. The last time Jackson came off the bench in a regular-season game was March 24, 2017.
The last time Jackson played in any game was Oct. 24; yet, when he entered in the last five minutes of the first quarter on Wednesday night in the 127-106 win over the Sacramento Kings. Jackson had a successful return, with 22 points, four assists and one turnover in 19 minutes.