They had grand designs on making a move to become a contender in the Eastern Conference .
Things took a turn when Reggie Jackson 's knee tendinitis kept him out for the first 21 games -- and the Pistons finished 11 - 10 during that stretch .
They had grand designs on making a move to become a contender in the Eastern Conference , but things took a turn when Reggie Jackson 's knee tendinitis kept him out for the first 21 games -- and the Pistons finished 11 - 10 during that stretch .