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Reggie Jackson hits game-winner over Heat

By Braden Shackelford

Apr 4, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; (From left to right) Detroit Pistons guard John Lucas III (9), guard Reggie Jackson (1), forward Anthony Tolliver (43), center Andre Drummond (0), and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) celebrate after the final buzzer against the Miami Heat at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Heat 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; (From left to right) Detroit Pistons guard John Lucas III (9), guard Reggie Jackson (1), forward Anthony Tolliver (43), center Andre Drummond (0), and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) celebrate after the final buzzer against the Miami Heat at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Heat 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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64. 98. 110. Final. 99

Pistons. REGGIE JACKSON. A. Jackson’s passing was on point tonight (11 assists). He made everyone around him better (Drummond, Tolliver, and Butler namely), but also did a good job finding his own shot (29 points). But defensively he couldn’t stay in front of Goran Dragic and his turnovers were high for the second consecutive game.<p class=. PG

C+. Caldwell-Pope struggled shooting most of the night and let Wade have is way on the other end. To Caldwell-Pope’s credit, it certainly wasn’t because of a lack of effort–Wade was just hitting everything he threw up. Luckily for the Piston, Caldwell-Pope woke up in the fourth quarter and knocked down two threes. His second three in late in the game pulled the Pistons within one and set the stage for Reggie Jackson’s winning layup. . SG. Pistons. KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE

SF. Pistons. CARON BUTLER. C+. Caron hit every shot from the floor tonight going 3-3 for nine points. It would have been nice to see him play in the fourth quarter given his defensive limitations weren’t any worse than Prince’s tonight. Especially since Prince’s offense was much worse.

Pistons. ANTHONY TOLLIVER. B. Tolliver knocked down five three pointers tonight on just nine attempts.. PF

C. Pistons. ANDRE DRUMMOND. B. 11 points and 17 rebounds for Drummond to go along with three blocks, but he really struggled hanging on to the ball and holding his post position which is why he only attempted eight shots on the night.

PG. Pistons. JOHN LUCAS III. F. Aside from an excellent fadeaway jumper with the defense draped all over him, Lucas III was a non-factor in his 13 minutes of action.

Tayshaun didn’t get many shots to fall tonight or play very good defense, but he did manage four assists and a pair of free throws late in the game to help Detroit get a win.. SF. Pistons. TAYSHAUN PRINCE. C

C-. 13 minutes and 1/1 from the floor with a rebound and an assist.. C. Pistons. JOEL ANTHONY

F. Meeks played just eight minutes tonight. His 3 year/19 million dollar deal is looking worse by the day.. SG. Pistons. JODIE MEEKS

A. His only shot of the night was a buzzer beating three to close out the first half and keep the Pistons in striking distance. How can I hand out anything less than an “A” when Williams played just three minutes?. F. Pistons. SHAWNE WILLIAMS

B. Despite being down by double digits in the fourth, Van Gundy’s Pistons were able to close the quarter on a 25-10 run lead by Reggie Jackson.<p class=. Head Coach. Pistons. STAN VAN GUNDY

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