Charlotte, N.C. — Mired in a five-game losing streak, the Pistons are resembling a corps of walking wounded more than a group that looked to be one of the surprise teams in the NBA during their 13-7 start.
The skid has a bit more to do with poor play and untimely shooting stretches than an increasing injury list that could give their normal starting lineup a match. Blake Griffin (rest), Stanley Johnson (knee bruise) and Reggie Bullock (ankle sprain) were three of the regular starters early in the season and all sat out Monday’s loss at Philadelphia.