
AUBURN HILLS -- Rodney Stuckey is just playing his game and following orders.
The Detroit Pistons' second-year point guard is told to be aggressive, drive to the basket for a shot, give the assist or draw a foul. Only, as coach Michael Curry said, the foul calls do not always come. He cited two reasons: youth and Stuckey's size (6-foot-5, 205 pounds).
"I said something to a ref the other night when Stuckey got called for a bump defensively, which technically could have been a foul, I agree on that," Curry said. "But on the other end of the floor, he kind of gets punished because he's bigger and stronger and takes the same bump that doesn't get called."
Stuckey scored 10 points, including 2-of-2 free throws, in Monday's 98-94 win against Orlando at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Curry is not especially concerned about the situation with Stuckey.
"He's still a young player, and I think over time he will get more calls," Curry said. "He's aggressive. He just has to stay that way. I think over time they will realize he is a strong kid and that he attacks. If they let him bump on the other end like they bump on him, it will work out."
Stuckey, who is fourth on the team in free-throw attempts despite having the ball more than other players, figures his coach is right.
"I just have to keep playing my game," he said. "It's frustrating sometimes. I just keep trying to do the right things. I figure it will come in time when they see the way I play."
Game No. 362 for McDyess
Antonio McDyess played in his 362nd game as a Detroit Piston on Wednesday against Orlando. It is the most he has played with a single team in his 14 years in the NBA.
Knee injuries early in his career when he was with the Denver Nuggets kept him off the floor. He has had few injury problems since joining the Pistons before the 2004-05 season. He also played in Phoenix and New York.