"(Richard Hamilton)The Pistons' shooting guard, fully recovered from a concussion and neck strain, riddled the Cleveland defense for a career-high 44 points, sending LeBron James and Co. home with their 31st straight road loss, 92-88, Friday night before a sellout crowd of 22,076 at the Palace."

Wallace, the Pistons' All-Star power forward, amused the Knicks with his postgame antics late Friday. Wallace, who was upset with Thomas, Charlie Ward and Michael Doleac, stood near the Knicks bus for 10 minutes apparently waiting for Thomas.

"(Zeljko) Rebraca was placed on the injured list Tuesday because of back spasms, and the Pistons activated small forward Darvin Ham."

There is speculation that Rebraca has experienced problems from coming off medication for his irregular heartbeat.

"Hurting from a left ankle injury, Ben Wallace sat out Tuesday's game against the Kings and was questionable for tonight's game at Golden State."

The Detroit Pistons have placed guard Chucky Atkins of the injured list with swelling in his left knee and have activated guard Lindsey Hunter.

Zeljko Rebraca has denied newspaper and internet reports that he is leaving the NBA to play for Skipper Bologna in Italy.

"I don't want to play in Europe," Rebraca said Thursday. "I want to finish my career in the NBA, and hopefully in Detroit. I don't want to go back to Europe."