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(AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Shaquille O'Neal with the playoffs in mind, and the big man is set to make his return after resting his injured shoulder for five games.

Hardly looking like a postseason contender of late, the Detroit Pistons don't need any more obstacles to overcome.

The Cavaliers last left The Palace of Auburn Hills with a first-round sweep in April, and they'll likely get O'Neal back Wednesday night as they seek an eighth straight victory over the reeling Pistons. (MORE)

Pistons Headlines

Final 1 2 3 4 Tot
Detroit 26 16 21 28 91
Phoenix 29 29 26 33 117
Preview | Box | Head to Head | Recap 
Final Boxscore
 Leaders Detroit Phoenix
Points 2 tied with 13 A. Stoudemire 21
Rebounds J. Maxiell 7 2 tied with 8
Assists R. Stuckey 5 S. Nash 9
Standings
Central Divison
  W L Pct GB
Cleveland 10 4 .714 --
Milwaukee 8 4 .667 1.0
Chicago 6 7 .462 3.5
Indiana 5 6 .455 3.5
Detroit 5 9 .357 5.0
Full Standings
Pistons Leaders
Points: R. Hamilton25.0
Rebounds: B. Wallace8.9
Assists: W. Bynum4.0
FG%: W. Bynum50.0%
Steals: R. Stuckey1.4
Blocks: B. Wallace1.4
Offense (Rank)
Points: 92.5 (26)
Rebounds: 40.4 (24)
Assists: 15.6 (29)
FG%: 45.0% (19)
FT%: 72.5% (25)
3P%: 31.2% (22)
Defense (Rank)
Points: 94.6 (6)
Rebounds: 40.6 (10)
Assists: 21.4 (22)
FG%: 44.3% (10)
FT%: 75.4% (15)
3P%: 32.3% (8)
Next 5
DateOppPrevious
11/25vs. Cle-
11/27vs. LAC-
11/29vs. Atl-
12/2@ Chi-
12/4vs. MilL 85-96 10/31
Full Schedule
Last 10
DateOppFinal
11/22@ PhoL 91-117
11/21@ UtaL 97-100
11/18@ PorL 81-87
11/17@ LALL 93-106
11/15vs. DalL 90-95
11/14@ WasW 106-103
11/11vs. ChaW 98-75
11/8vs. PhiW 88-81
11/6@ OrlL 103-110
11/4@ TorL 99-110
Transactions
Date Player Transactions
11/3/2009 J. Jerebko Reinstated from Suspension
10/30/2009 A. Daye Reinstated from Suspension
10/26/2009 D. Washington Waived
10/21/2009 M. Baston Waived
10/10/2009 A. Daye League Suspension One game
10/8/2009 J. Jerebko League Suspension One game for 10/5 altercation
9/30/2009 D. Washington Signed as Free Agent
9/28/2009 C. Atkins Signed as Free Agent
9/28/2009 M. Baston Signed as Free Agent
8/12/2009 B. Wallace Signed as Free Agent
Injuries
Date Player Status
11/3/2009 T. Prince Back injury
10/30/2009 R. Hamilton Sprained right ankle
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