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NBA Power Rankings: LA Clippers Are Real, And They’re Spectacular

By Michael Saenz

November 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrates with forward Blake Griffin (32) after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrates with forward Blake Griffin (32) after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) greets fans in the locker room tunnel against the Orlando Magic after a basketball game at Amway Center. The Pistons won 108-104. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) greets fans in the locker room tunnel against the Orlando Magic after a basketball game at Amway Center. The Pistons won 108-104. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

17. team. 64. . 6-7. Previous: 13th. Detroit Pistons

After a stellar start to the season, the Detroit Pistons have lost six of their last eight games, a stretch which was punctuated by a two-point loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics.

Perhaps the absence of Reggie Jackson is finally taking its toll on the Pistons, and who can blame them? This team is going to continue to struggle until their get their leader back.

Until then, it looks like it’s going to be another rough stretch for Detroit. The good news is, though, that Jackson is making strides in his rehab and is even participating in 5-on-5 drills. Which could indicate that he’s close.