Pistons-Magic Pre-game

Here's a pre-game interview with Scott Perry, Pistons Vice President of Basketball Operations.

He's right when he says our success depended on being able to handle D-Howitzer without having to revert to the double-team. Thats not going to be the case this year as Kuester has said it will be defense by committee. I expect to see big Ben and Kwame together tonight, which might come at the expense of Chris Wilcox and possibly Charlie V.

Expect Vince Carter to see heavy doses of Rodney Stuckey and Tayshaun Prince with Richard Hamilton sidelined because of a lingering ankle sprain.

Jameer Nelson also bears some watching as he can put up some points and has tons of options to dish off to. Little Ben will probably get the start again tonight, and for once he wont have to guard a taller player as Nelson measures in at six foot nothing.

If the Pistons can't find a way to break their third quarter slump this could turn ugly in the second half. It should be an exciting game, with some great dunk highlights at least.


UPDATE:    Tayshaun Prince is out for the game, replaced by Jonas Jerebko in the starting line-up. It's the first start for the rookie from Sweden.