Rodney Stuckey scores nine points in return Saturday

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey returned from a two-game absence caused by sore shoulder Saturday to score nine points on 4 of 9 shooting in his team's 114-97 loss to the Rockets.

Stuckey, who also had two assists and one rebound, played just 23 minutes in the loss. He has averaged 14.9 points and 27.5 minutes per game, and he'll likely come closer to those averages next time out provided he didn't suffer a setback Saturday.