If Game 1 of the Cavaliers/Pistons playoff series is any indication of what the two teams have in store for us, then their playoff matchup could end up being a lot better than we expected it to be. Detroit was competitive during the opening game of their series against Cleveland—they actually led by 5 at halftime—and it appears as though they might have enough firepower to, at the very least, keep games against the Cavs entertaining.
If they’re going to keep up with the Cavs, though, they’re going to need Reggie Jackson to keep his head in games. He lost his cool towards the end of the Pistons' Game 1 loss and picked up a technical foul at a critical point. And according to Cleveland.com reporter Joe Vardon, he lost his cool again after the game when he encountered a few hecklers. The hecklers said something Jackson didn’t like, and he reportedly responded by yelling, “Get a life,” back at them:
This isn’t the worst thing Jackson has ever said to a group of hecklers. But is it proof that Cavs fans have already found a way to get inside of Jackson’s head? For his sake—and the sake of his team—let’s hope not. Game 2 will be played Wednesday night.
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[via Fansided]
