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3 takeaways from the Detroit Pistons 95-92 loss to New York Knicks

By Eric Black

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 8: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons and head coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons wait for play to resume against the New York Knicks during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on February 8, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 8: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons and head coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons wait for play to resume against the New York Knicks during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on February 8, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Thank goodness for Reggie Jackson

For a team that is missing three of it’s four best players and just traded one of their best players, Reggie Jackson‘s presence in this game was at least a cherry on top of an awful cake.

The Knicks are a severely struggling team as their record will tell you, but the Pistons are not that far behind. Rumors have come out about Jackson possibly being bought out to join a contender and if that happens it’s going to be nearly impossible to not cringe while watching this team play.

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After a third quarter that saw both teams put up a combined 36 points, Jackson tried asserting himself early in the fourth quarter offensively and ended up scoring eight points on eight shots. Overall, he ended up with 20 points and nine assists on 9/17 shooting.

There is no one else on this team that can create their own shot so I don’t have a problem with all the late game attempts. The story of the fourth quarter was once again the Knicks owned the Pistons on the glass, out-rebounding them 13-9 with five offensive rebounds.

It was that small difference that gave the Knicks the win in the end and are now tied with the Pistons with the most home losses among Eastern Conference teams.

The Pistons desperately need someone to be able to step up and create a shot if Jackson is unable to. As much as Bruce Brown has improved offensively, he’s still not a reliable shot creator.

Derrick Rose was sorely missed as a source of offensive relief and hopefully after the NBA All-Star break the team can get some of their guys back and put a more competitive product out on the court.

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Regardless, the Pistons will have to address their shot creation problem in the offseason and until then, get ready for a lot of Reggie Jackson floaters.

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