Pistons escape LA with 12th straight win over Clippers Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Rodney Stuckey continued to shine for the
shorthanded Pistons, scoring 24 points, as Detroit narrowly edged the
Clippers, 88-87, at Staples Center.
Tayshaun Prince provided 20 points and seven rebounds for the Pistons, who
have won seven straight games, continuing the streak Sunday even in the
absence of Rasheed Wallace (foot) and Rip Hamilton (groin). Allen Iverson
added 18 points and 10 assists, while Arron Afflalo had 10 points in the win.
Detroit continued its recent domination of the Clippers, beating them for th... More...
Updating an earlier report, Richard Hamilton will not return to the lineup tonight at Portland, according to the Detroit News.
Our View:He will be missing his sixth straight game with a strained groin. Hamilton won't likely return on the current road trip, which includes Portland (tonight), Denver (Friday), and Utah (Saturday).
Rasheed Wallace was going to try to play tonight at Portland, but has now been ruled out, according to the Detroit News. He is dealing with a sore right foot.
Our View:He wasn't likely going to be a solid fantasy performer anyway in a tough road match-up against the Blazers. Wallace could return Friday against the Nuggets.
Rasheed Wallace is still expected to play tonight at Portland, according to the Sports Network. He has missed time while recovering from a sore right foot.
Our View:Wallace could be limited by the ailment, and will be an unstable fantasy option, especially with a tough road match-up against the Blazers.
