--G Rodney Stuckey is averaging 22.7 points and 8.3 assists off the bench in his last three games, including a game-high 24 points and 11 assists against Charlotte Sunday. The hot streak follows his two-game benching for disciplinary reasons. Stuckey was so effective that he played 40 minutes while starting point guard Tracy McGrady went scoreless in eight minutes.

--G Ben Gordon only scored six points backing up Richard Hamilton, but like Hamilton, he was content to be a playmaker against the Bobcats. Like Hamilton, he had six assists, just one shy of his season-high. Gordon has scored in single digits the last 11 games, reinforcing what a bust he's been since he signed a five-year, $55 million contract prior to last season.

--F Charlie Villanueva likes playing in Charlotte. He scored 20 points Sunday, mainly on post-ups, baseline moves and run-outs as he hit just one three-point shot in six attempts. That was his fifth 20-point game but first since he had 25 during the Pistons' first trip to Charlotte Dec. 27.

MEDICAL WATCH

--F Jonas Jerebko (partial Achilles' tear, right leg) underwent surgery on Oct. 8 after crashing to the floor while driving to the basket during the opening preseason game. He will not play this season.

--G Terrico White (fractured fifth metatarsal, right foot) was injured during the Pistons' preseason opener and also underwent surgery Oct. 8. He has not played this season.

--G Will Bynum (strained right knee) has missed the last two games. He is questionable to play against Cleveland Monday.

--C Ben Wallace (sore right knee) has not played nine of the last 10 games. He is unlikely to play again this season.

ROTATION

Starters:

--Point guard Tracy McGrady

--Shooting guard Richard Hamilton

--Small forward Tayshaun Prince

--Power forward Greg Monroe

--Center Chris Wilcox

Bench:

--Point guard Rodney Stuckey

--Shooting guard Ben Gordon

--Small forward Austin Daye

--Power forward Charlie Villanueva

--Center Jason Maxiell

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