Without the starting point guard, things aren’t going to look the same. Without one of the most versatile players, the offense is going to suffer a bit.
The Pistons still are struggling without Reggie Jackson and Blake Griffin in the preseason — and it showed in their 117-93 loss at the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at AT&T Center.
To be clear, the Pistons are being cautious with both Jackson and Griffin, looking to ensure that they’re ready for the start of the regular season rather than risking their health in preseason play.
Rookie Bruce Brown started for Jackson and Henry Ellenson started again for Griffin.