"The Pistons roster is expected to remain short-handed Friday night when they face the Bucks at The Palace.

Pistons coach Lawrence Frank said guard Will Bynum (foot) is a game-time decision, and guard Ben Gordon (shoulder) and forward Charlie Villanueva (ankle) remain out.

Bynum has been out since Jan. 15, Gordon hasn't played since Jan. 20, and Villanueva has been limited to just two games through the season's first 24.

Villanueva's lengthy absence prompted a fan to ask him Thursday on his Twitter page (@CV31) if he and his teammates "even care anymore" to be competitive after a 4-20 start.

Villanueva's response: "Of course we still care and aim to win, it's just tough with some unexpected unfortunate situations. But we still play to win."

Villanueva didn't attend the Pistons' morning shoot0around Friday, but Bynum was seen in the team's weight room area, and Gordon appeared to get some work in on the court."