Maxiel did some rookie things and was overly-aggressive but I am still really bullish on this guy. He is a rookie really and we will have to live with some of his mistakes. He will learn that he doesn't always have to dunk.

The key, I believe, is that our team plays at a certain (slowed down) pace by design and in comes Maxiel playing at a different pace. Teams have trouble adjusting and the better teams are usually older and Maxiel can prove to be quite a weapon. Larry always wanted someone who could come in and "change the pace" of the game. Teams will have to focus on Maxiel and this will open things up for others. If this scenario continues, it is a major development for the Pistons.

Maxiel in combination with Davis, etc., makes us tough again down low. His play is infectious and Billips said as much tonight after the game. I believe that Maxiel sparking the bench play will produce more easy games like tonight further resting the starters.

Nazi will never be a star but he has shown that he is no scrub offensively at least. We need to make up for Ben's loss and Nazi's even minimal offense helps. Nazi should continue to run as he did tonight. Lee, he is slow and his help defense is poor but he may find his way as the season progresses. I want to see him blocking shots. There is more than one way to skin the cat. We need a center for the big teams. We need fouls to use and not have Sheed use them. Davis is 37 and we have to save him.