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Jazz win 5th straight, Pistons lose 10th straight

By Tim Thielke

Nov 9, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Caron Butler (31) fouls Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Jazz beat the Pistons 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Caron Butler (31) fouls Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Jazz beat the Pistons 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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85. 64. Final. 88. 118

REGGIE JACKSON. F. If you’re in the pro-tanking camp, you have to be pleased with Reggie Jackson. He is aware that the Pistons’ season is over anyway and played like it. This was particularly exemplified on a play in the fourth quarter when the Warriors poked the ball away from Jodie Meeks. Jackson was way closer to the ball than anyone, but he looked over and decided it was probably going out of bounds anyway. So Rodney Hood and Dante Exum were able to sprint downcourt and make a play happen.<p class=. PG. Pistons

F. Caldwell-Pope’s shooting was a joke and his defense was no better.. SG. Pistons. KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE

D. Butler continues to start, but he didn’t play much nad accomplished even less... SF. Pistons. CARON BUTLER

B+. With Drummond going down concussed, Monroe pretty much carried the team. But he doesn’t have the massive upside often needed to do such things.. PF. Pistons. GREG MONROE

Pistons. ANDRE DRUMMOND. C+. Drummond played ok when on the floor, but injury cut his night short.. C

Dinwiddie is looking good, ever more like a real NBA player. Now if only the Pistons can find a way to fix his shot.. PG. Pistons. SPENCER DINWIDDIE. A-

B-. Meeks didn’t shoot well, but for once, he was contributing in other ways. He chipped in five assists and four steals.. SG. Pistons. JODIE MEEKS

B+. Eight points, nine rebounds, and three assists make this game the high point thus far of Prince’s most recent stint in Detroit.. SF. Pistons. TAYSHAUN PRINCE

B. Tolliver still didn’t shoot threes at a great clip; but, after a couple down games, he made his presence felt in this one.. PF. Pistons. ANTHONY TOLLIVER

B+. Anthony actually had a really good game. 5-9 for 10 points and 5 rebounds in 21 minutes. I’m impressed.. C. Pistons. JOEL ANTHONY

I don’t know if the Jazz have turned some sort of corner or anything, but they’ve played really well lately and looked pretty good tonight, too. I’ll give the Pistons props for being a basket away from taking this game.. Head Coach. Pistons. STAN VAN GUNDY. C+

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