Rodney Stuckey earning playing time with the Pistons

The Pistons are rolling.

And that is a good thing for rookie guard Rodney Stuckey.

During the Pistons 10-game win streak, the guard is averaging nearly 13 minutes a game. During those 13 minutes, Stuckey is averaging 5 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals.

Stuckey's minutes have been valuable to the Pistons as his presence allows Flip Saunders to rest Chauncey Billups. Stuckey is a great asset down the stretch for the Pistons as he gets to the basket well and sees the floor like a proven NBA point-guard.

However, the rookie does know his weaknesses. Stuckey has been limited in the shooting department because of his below average mid-to-long range shooting abilities.

Still, Stuckey's energetic bursts are a great boost to the Pistons especially in key minutes -- where Stuckey runs the offense with four other starts.


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