Mar 29, 2009 11:04 PM EST
Allen Iverson was back in uniform for the Detroit Pistons on Sunday against his former team, the Philadelphia Sixers, the Associated Press is reporting.
Iverson came off the bench after missing the last 16 games with a back injury and finished with 8 points in 21 minutes. The Pistons won the game 101-97.
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Mar 29, 2009 10:41 AM EST
Pistons guard Allen Iverson is eager to return to the court, but won't rush back to the team before he's ready.
Iverson's back is still bothering him, but he wants to return before the regular season ends, perhaps even in Detroit's battle with Cleveland on Tuesday night.
However, he doesn't want to put his future in doubt by rushing back too soon or taking painkillers.
"That's what I don't want to have to do," Iverson said Saturday. "As bad as I want to get out there on the court, I just want to do what's right for me. I don't want to go out there and feel good while I'm out there and feel awful after the game's over and not heal at all.
"I want to be healed up by the time I get to the playoffs. And I now know serious it is because we trying to make it into the playoffs. I just want to be healthy and I have to think about my future and playing this game because I don't want this to be the last season I play."
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Mar 29, 2009 10:21 AM EST
Gilbert Arenas had 15 points and 10 assists in his first game of the season on Saturday night, a Washington loss to Detroit.
Arenas played 29 minutes, and shot 3-for-12 from the field.
With the Wizards trailing by two and four seconds left in the game, Arenas missed the second of two free throws, but chased down the miss.
He retreated to the three-point line, but missed what would have been a dramatic game-winner as Kwame Brown swatted the attempt away.
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Pistons Mar 2009 Archive
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Detroit News | Mar 28, 2009
Richard Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and Allen Iverson participated in a full-team practice with the Pistons on Friday, which hasn't happened in over a month.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 27, 2009
Pistons guard Richard Hamilton is expected to return to the court on Saturday against the Wizards after missing six straight games with a groin injury.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 25, 2009
Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince said after Tuesday's loss to the Bulls that the team needs to play perfect basketball in order to win despite all their injuries.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 23, 2009
Pistons coach Michael Curry was ejected in the final seconds of Sunday's loss to the Heat, and a few players commented on the officiating after the game.
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Detroit News | Mar 22, 2009
Pistons guard Allen Iverson is getting closer to a return after two days of tests on his aching back revealed no structural or nerve damage.
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ESPN | Mar 21, 2009
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess has told ESPN.com that he'll "definitely" play next season, but two more seasons is his limit.
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ESPN | Mar 21, 2009
Despite a rough season, Richard Hamilton still wants to remain with the Pistons.
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Detroit News | Mar 21, 2009
Tests performed on Allen Iverson's ailing back Friday went well, and he will undergo more examination on Saturday.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 18, 2009
The Pistons were without Richard Hamilton (groin), Rasheed Wallace (calf) and Allen Iverson (back) on Tuesday night against the Mavericks.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 16, 2009
Allen Iverson hasn't spent much time with the team as he recovers from a sore back, because he doesn't want to take attention away from his teammates.
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Detroit News | Mar 16, 2009
The Pistons are being cautious with Rasheed Wallace's ailing left calf, and he will likely miss the team's next two games.
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ESPN | Mar 15, 2009
The Pistons honored late owner Bill Davidson before facing off against the Grizzles on Sunday afternoon.
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ESPN | Mar 14, 2009
Karen Davidson, the wife of the deceased Bill Davidson, is expected to succeed her husband as owner of the Detroit Pistons.
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AP | Mar 14, 2009
Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson has died at the age of 86.
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WMMR's Preston & Steve | Mar 13, 2009
76ers reserve Lou Williams has given validity to rumors that Allen Iverson is unhappy playing with the Pistons.
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Detroit News | Mar 11, 2009
The Pistons might be without forward Rasheed Wallace on Wednesday night against the Knicks because of a strained left calf.
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Detroit Free-Press | Mar 10, 2009
Detroit's recent hot streak has appeared to coincide with the loss of Allen Iverson to a back injury, but coach Michael Curry isn't buying into the hype.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 9, 2009
The Pistons are beginning to feel a sense of urgency with 21 games left in the regular season.
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Delaware Online | Mar 8, 2009
Allen Iverson has been told to rest his ailing back by doctors.
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Detroit News | Mar 5, 2009
Allen Iverson is willing to do whatever it takes to help Detroit win, including coming off the bench.
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ESPN | Mar 4, 2009
Doctors have recommended that Pistons guard Allen Iverson rest his ailing back for two weeks.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 4, 2009
Pistons coach Michael Curry won't rush guard Allen Iverson's return from a sore back.
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RealGM Staff Report | Mar 4, 2009
The Pistons beat the Nuggets on Tuesday night as the Palace of Auburn Hills welcomed Chauncey Billups back for the first time since his infamous November trade.
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NBA.com | Mar 3, 2009
Chauncey Billups, sent to Denver in the Allen Iverson trade last November, will return to play the Pistons in Detroit for the first time on Tuesday night.
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Detroit News | Mar 3, 2009
Carmelo Anthony has been suspended for one game by the Nuggets for an "in-game transgression" Sunday against Indiana.
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Detroit Free Press | Mar 2, 2009
Pistons guard Allen Iverson will reportedly miss the team's game against the Nuggets on Monday night with a sore back
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RealGM Staff Report | Mar 2, 2009
Sunday's action was highlighted by another strong performance by the Iverson-less Pistons, more dominance from Shaq, and a thrilling win for the Cavs over the Hawks in Atlanta.
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Detroit News | Mar 1, 2009
Pistons guard Allen Iverson is feeling better, and hopes to return to the court on Tuesday night against the Nuggets.
