Pistons start slow but prove to be too strong for the Sixers

A+. A very efficient 24 Point 10 Assist game for Jackson going 8/11 from the field, 3/4 from the three point line and 5/6 from the freethrow line. Despite his opposing point guards playing well offensively, alot of their points were tough shots that included three or four 27 Foot+ three pointers.. PG. Pistons. REGGIE JACKSON

Pistons. KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE. A. Another 20 point performance from KCP. He really showed off some playmaking ability in this game finishing with 23 Points to go along with 6 Assists with a game high +18 while on the court.. SG

Harris continues to prove how important his acquisition was for the Pistons. Strong from long distance, mid range and attacking the rim. He finished with a very efficiant 21 Points and 8 Rebounds. His ability to score from many areas of the court is opening up space for teammates to take advantage.. PF. Pistons. TOBIAS HARRIS. A

C-. The starters were so strong in this one that Johnson only managed 14 minutes. He missed both shots but managed to get 5 rebounds. He is still not 100% after his injury lay off so is working to get back into match fitness. Games like this will help ensure he is ready for the playoff push as the season draws to a close.. SF. Pistons. STANLEY JOHNSON

Pistons. MARCUS MORRIS. A. Another Pistons with an efficient offensive performance. He was hit with a technical foul for arguing a call and was sent to the bench to cool down. His midrange game proves to be his bread and butter consistently hitting contested jumpers. Seems to have great chemistry with Tobias Harris which is important moving forward. Both players can switch between the 3 and 4 pretty successfully.. SF

A. 19 Points and 15 Rebounds for the Pistons big man, but more importantly 3/4 from the free throw line. His value increases dramatically if he can start hitting those free throws. He still shows on occasions a lack of energy when the ball doesn’t find him as often as he would like. He did manage 12 field goals, hitting 8 of them.. C. Pistons. ANDRE DRUMMOND

ARON BAYNES. B+. I continue to be impressed by the play of Baynes. His work off the bench is important for this team especially when Drummond is in foul trouble or struggling at the line. Neither were the case in this one so he only got 13 minutes but worked extremely hard on both ends for every second he was on the court. 7 Points and 7 Rebounds with 2 key blocks.. C. Pistons

PG. Pistons. STEVE BLAKE. C+. It looks like Blake has started to find some comfort in his role after such a disastrous start to the season. Although not great tonight, he provided decent minutes off the bench behind Jackson. He showed some fire during a heated altercation with Isaiah Cannon after which the Pistons took an unassailable lead 

B. 8 Points off the bench on 4/7 shooting, Bullock provided a spark for the Pistons after they got behind early. He seems to be fitting into his role off the bench now.. SG. Pistons. REGGIE BULLOCK

Van Gundy used timely, for a lack of a better word, timeouts when it looks like the Sixers were getting momentum and extending leads. The Pistons do regularly play to the level of the opposition and in this one were behind double digits to a very ordinary Sixers team. What ever was said at half time certainly did the trick as the Pistons outscored the Sixers 73-54 in the second half.. Head Coach. Pistons. STAN VAN GUNDY. B+