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Last Friday, the Detroit Pistons continued their strong start to the season, with another win on the road, this time against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was the first time they won inside Chesapeake Energy Arena since acquiring their starting point guard, Reggie Jackson, which makes it even more meaningful for them.
The 27-year-old Boston College product then admitted that it was indeed a “special” win for him and his team. He also added, via Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, that he takes pride in knowing his teammates got each other's backs and playing together well.
“It was definitely special because I haven’t won in this building – except for playing here and being on this team, but I hadn’t won in this building with this team,” Jackson said. “It’s good to get a team win like that and have these guys’ backs and find a way to get one is special.”
Jackson spent his first three-and-a-half seasons in Oklahoma City before getting traded to the Pistons back in the 2014-15 season. He has now established himself as one of the better point guards in the league and continues to play solid basketball for the Motor City team.
The 24th overall pick of the 2011 draft finished with 12 points, three rebounds and four assists on the night, and more importantly, helped the team improve their record to 12-6 for the year.
It was Jackson's first victory against his former team in three visits, and while it could be thought of as a “revenge game” for him, he downplayed it and even placed the focus on his team instead. It goes to show that he is not taking sole credit for the Pistons' success and also proving that he can be a leader on and off the court.
