Despite seasons to forget for both the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies, each team continues to show fight as the NBA regular season winds down.The two teams meet for the second time this week on Friday in Memphis following the Grizzlies’ 110-108 win in Detroit on Monday.The Grizzlies (26-50) have had little to celebrate this season, as the club will miss the postseason for the first time since 2020. Memphis has already clinched its most losses in a year since finishing 22-60 in 2017-18.Veteran Jaren Jackson Jr., however, has been a major bright spot over the last two games, averaging 37.5 points in a pair of wins. He most recently helped lead Memphis to a surprising 111-101 win at Milwaukee on Wednesday.”I was taking what the defense gave me,” Jackson said of his 35-point performance against the Bucks. “I’ve been working on my game a lot and I was glad to get the opportunity to get out there and show it a little bit.”In 66 games this season, Jackson is averaging 22.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.Another welcome sight for Grizzlies fans has been the return of fifth-year big man Brandon Clarke.After missing most of the season while recovering from an Achilles injury, Clarke suited up for the first time March 27 against the Lakers, and he has been easing back into the rotation over the last four games.In 20 minutes Wednesday, Clarke collected 14 points, seven rebounds and three assists off the bench.”I’m feeling great,” Clarke said. “I was a bit tired to start the game, my legs are still getting there. But it doesn’t feel like I’ve been out a whole year. It feels like I’ve been out there. I’m glad I’m able to come out and play again.”Clarke is averaging 12 points and 5.8 rebounds since his return to action.As for Detroit (13-63), the struggles have been well-documented this season. The team lost 28 straight games from Oct. 30 to Dec. 28, tying an NBA record.