The Detroit Pistons hosted the Indiana Pacers on the second night of a back to back, and trailed virtually the entire game, losing 105-90.
The Detroit Pistons looked lethargic for the second time in any nights, and a well-rested Indiana Pacers team took full advantage. The Pistons struggled to close the first half and trailed by 11 points at halftime. They never quite recovered and ended up losing to the Pacers 105-90.
On top of being in the second game of a back-to-back, the Pistons were without their best bench player tonight in Jon Leuer. Leuer’s absence was noticeable, as the Pistons were unable to replicate his versatility and energy. Marcus Morris and Tobias Harris both struggled defensively without a bigger power forward to match up with Thaddeus Young.
Offensively, the Pistons continued to look out of sync since the return of Reggie Jackson. The offense was stagnant and the Pistons struggled to get high-percentage looks, as a result.
With the loss, the Pistons fall to 14-15. They’re square in the middle of a mess of an Eastern Conference playoff race, and they need desperately to find the rhythm that led to three consecutive road wins prior to Jackson’s return.