Pistons coach Lawrence Frank admitted Ben Gordon has been in a tough situation, having to split his playing time with Richard Hamilton.

With Hamilton now playing for the Bulls after having the final two years of his contract with Detroit bought out, Frank is hoping Gordon will return to the form that earned him a five-year contract from the Pistons.

"I think now BG is in a position back to what he was used to in Chicago," Frank said. "He's been super every day in practice and I expect him to play at a very high level."

There is some statistical backing to what Frank is saying. In 52 games where Gordon played and Hamilton did not over the past two seasons, Gordon averaged 16.8 points.