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Giacubeno’s Gunners: Top NBA Scorers From Feb. 18-22

By Colby Giacubeno

Feb 3, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stand on the court against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stand on the court against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) celebrates after making a three point basket over New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) celebrates after making a three point basket over New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Reggie Jackson

Games: 3

PPG: 24.3

FG: 27/55 (49%)

3PT: 8/15 (53%)

This is Jackson’s debut here on Giacubeno’s Gunners as he continues to lead the Pistons alongside Andre Drummond to the first playoff berth since the 2008-09 season. Since the break, the Pistons haven’t been playing at the level that is needed to keep a playoff spot in the much tougher Eastern Conference.

Since Thursday, the Pistons have already played three games–finishing 1-2. Jackson put together a solid week scoring-wise and had his best performance in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans when he tallied 34 points. Jackson shot 4-for-7 from the outside and went a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe in the effort, but it wasn’t enough to seal the victory (you’ll figure out why later on this list).

The Pistons are trying to keep their head above water in terms of the playoff picture. The acquisition of Tobias Harris should be a process to get the maximum production, but they don’t have much time. Every game from here on out is crucial to their playoff hopes and Jackson and Drummond will be depended upon to lead them to that goal.

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