Caron Butler, who entered the game averaging a team-best 22.1 points, was 1-for-4 from the floor and ended the game with only five points. He did not speak to reporters. Detroit's Rasheed Wallace was assessed his ninth technical foul in the third quarter after arguing with official Jim Clark. Wallace had 12 last season. Game notes James took Juan Dixon's spot in the starting lineup. Tapscott said James will remain there for at least the next several games. ... The Pistons claimed a ...