--G Allen Iverson will wear No. 1 with the Pistons. Rodney Stuckey was willing to give up No. 3, the number Iverson has worn during his career, but the NBA doesn't allow uniform swaps during the season for marketing and licensing purposes.
--Michael Curry has used his bench liberally during the first four games. He utilized 11 players for at least five minutes during the victory at Toronto, which wasn't decided until the final minute. Curry will be forced to reduce his backcourt rotation because of Iverson, who is used to playing heavy minutes. G Arron Afflalo would be the player most affected by that scenario. QUOTE TO NOTE: "I don't even have to watch the tape. Watching the game, he was in every spot he made every multiple-effort play, he was aggressive and he played within himself, and that's what we ask guys to do." -- Head coach Michael Curry on the play of F Jason Maxiell, who had six points, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks Wednesday.
