Pistons' coach Michael Curry has moved veteran forward Antonio McDyess into the team's starting lineup for the final stretch of the season.

"I just think it makes us more stable starting games off," Curry said. "It makes us more solid defensively, especially when we have to help."

McDyess will replace Amir Johnson, who has struggled as of late.

"Our hope is that Amir will play better against the second-line guys," Curry said.