Frank Jackson caught the ball on the wing and in one swift motion the ball was already on the way to the rim. It’s almost as if the ball didn’t have a chance to settle in Jackson’s hands before he had readjusted and put it in motion for another 3-pointer.
Jackson has been an important piece of the second unit for the Pistons, the instant-scoring option for coach Dwane Casey. It’s something of a security blanket to have a veteran who understands his role and punch the clock and get his work done.
In Thursday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jackson had one of his best games of the season, with 25 points, on 8-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-11 on 3-pointers.