Injury bug: Power forward Blake Griffin missed the Pistons’ visit to Toronto in October because of injury, and this game is also in doubt because of lingering left knee soreness. Centre Andre Drummond, Detroit’s leading scorer and the NBA’s top rebounder (16.6 per game), is also questionable after missing two games because of an allergic reaction to avocados. Reggie Jackson (back) and Khyri Thomas (right foot) remain out.
The understudy: Jackson’s injury has given backup point guard Brown a chance to shine, and he has likely done enough since early November to earned consideration for a permanent starting spot: 9.
