"The Pistons are being careful with Tracy McGrady.

But if they start getting more quarters where he knocks down triples and fewer games where he is limping, fans might see more.

McGrady -- two years removed from microfracture surgery on his left knee -- made four three-pointers in the fourth quarter in Tuesday night's victory over the Hawks. He finished with 16 points.

After Thursday's practice, McGrady simply said "yes" when asked if he felt able to play 30 minutes.

But he added: "Coach's got his hands full ... trying to play me 30 minutes. We got so many guys at the same position."

With Rip Hamilton, Ben Gordon and Tayshaun Prince, minutes are tough."