It was good news for Detroit fans Monday when Pistons guard Carlos Delfino practiced for the first time in two months after undergoing two surgeries on his right knee.

"I feel great," Delfino said. "It's like when you're young and you start to ride the bike. It feels great to run again on the floor, to be confident in my knees. ... I feel great."

Delfino said he won't be ready tonight against New York, but there's a chance he will return during the six-game West Coast trip that begins Friday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers.

"I will take it step by step," Delfino said, "but I feel close to playing. I try to be ready as close as possible, OK?"