By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com
Pistons 96, Cavaliers 88 – The Pistons snapped their five-game losing streak with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Detroit led 33-28 at the end of first quarter, 56-49 at halftime and 75-68 after three quarters.
Reggie Jackson paced the Pistons with 23 points, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19. Andre Drummond picked up a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
The Pistons are now 28-29 on the season, good for ninth place in the
Eastern Conference. They are two games out of playoff contention with 25 games remaining.
Detroit will head back home to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Record: 28-29
4th Place in Central Division (13 games behind Cleveland)
9th Place in Eastern Conference (13 games behind Cleveland)
2 games behind Chicago and Charlotte for the last playoff spot
Magic # to clinch a playoff berth: 29
Magic # to clinch Central Division title: 40
Magic # to clinch Eastern Conference title: 40
Misery # towards elimination from Central Division title: 14
Misery # towards elimination from playoff contention: 25
Next Game: 02/24/2016 vs. Philadelphia 76ers 7:30 p.m. @ Palace of Auburn Hills
Stats: Reggie Jackson 23 points 4 assists, Andre Drummond 16 points 15 rebounds, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 19 points, Tobias Harris/Marcus Morris 14 points.
