"If Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince looks to be a little ginger on his right knee or a step slow, you're not imagining things.

He tried to downplay it in the early days of the season, but he addressed it for the first time after Friday night's loss to the Boston Celtics.

"I can go up and down the court with no problem," Prince said. "(But) when it's time to cut, to make a move, go in the paint and explode… Whether it's running and jumping or shooting, it's not a problem."

The left-handed Prince plants and jumps off his right side, which has hindered his effectiveness.

The Pistons know what to expect from Prince since his insertion into the starting lineup more than eight years ago, and he isn't close to his usual self."