Gordon Hopes to Face Former Bulls Teammates

Ben Gordon looks forward to squaring off against his former Chicago Bulls teammates.

Whether that happens Wednesday remains to be seen.

"It's going to be a different challenge playing against my old teammates," Gordon said. "It's going to be a different feeling, so it's definitely something I'm looking forward to whenever the opportunity comes about."

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He did not participate in practice but did some shooting Tuesday on the eve of the game at Chicago. Gordon is listed as questionable and expects to know more about his chances to play after the morning shootaround.

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Pistons center Ben Wallace also heads to Chicago to play former teammates. Wallace signed with the Bulls as a free agent before to the 2006-07 season and spent 1 1/2 seasons with the Bulls.

"It gives you a little extra energy, extra juice," Wallace said. "But you've got to be careful. The adrenaline starts flowing and you can wear yourself out.

"Ben (Gordon) is a true professional. He has been around for a while. He knows what it takes to get the job done."

The Pistons would be thrilled to have Gordon back in the lineup. With Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince out with injuries, Gordon has established himself as the team's most consistent scoring threat. He averaged 19.8 points and 3.3 assists per game this season before missing the past two games with a left ankle injury.