Pistons' Jackson returns from 37-game absence against Suns

The Detroit Pistons had point guard Reggie Jackson in the lineup Tuesday night for the first time in 2018 when they took on the Phoenix Suns.

Jackson had missed the last 37 games due to a Grade 3 right ankle sprain. His return should be a significant boon to a team that has sorely lacked primary creators in his absence. The Pistons were 19-14 when he went down. They're 12-25 since.

Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy said Jackson will be on a strict minutes limit, playing the first three-to-four minutes of each quarter.