-Ryan Anderson has stepped up in Rashard Lewis' absence, being the second-leading scorer on the team. But even he knows that the will have to step down when Lewis returns.
-Dwight Howard's free throws made the Raptors pay Sunday and will become important as the season progresses. Also Vince Carter worked out on his own to test his sprained left ankle.
-Both Dwight's speed and quickness should make the Pistons cry for help, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News writes. Also, Richard Hamilton will be out with a sprained right ankle.
-Ben Wallace seriously thought about retirement after Phoenix bought out the last year of his contract. But Wallace, writes Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, has been a revelation in Detroit and is finding his second wind.
-The Puns are Starting to Bore Me took the time to break down the raw defensive numbers (not advanced numbers) for Orlando's defense. The number are not encouraging for a team that has prided itself on defense the last few years. But the question the blog asks: "Should we be worried three games into the season?"
-Detroit BadBoys has some reaction to the news that Richard Hamilton will miss tonight's game. It certainly hurts the PIstons overall depth and what they can do offensively with a small lineup.
-PistonPowered scouts everyone's favorite Evans High School alum, Chucky Atkins.
-Vince Carter will start tonight for the Magic while the Pistons will be without Tayshaun Prince tonight and Friday night, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.
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