The Pistons will be without Rip, has personal family things to take care of. This is not bad becuase the starters should rest no matter what now.

Tonight playing Orlando they still should win even though Orlando will come out looking for an upset, and seeing how the former Pistons will perfom. Even without Rip Detroit should be able to win this game, Orlando is about the same as NOK, and Detroit handle that team at home without Sheed. the point guard play will be crucial and we have the depth to make up for Rip's scoring.

This will be a close game and I first I had a feeling Detroit was going to lose this game, and when I herd no Rip for tonight I thought AH HA. THen I came back to reality and Detroit is just the better team. Pistons 96 Orlando 93