DALLAS -- Stan Van Gundy wouldn't call it tough love, but Stanley Johnson will.
The Detroit Pistons forward was barely playing this time last week, having fallen out of the playing rotation in favor of more offensive-minded options.
He was sent to the NBA Development League to shake off some of the rust, and instead of sulk and pout, he used it to sharpen his game.
Johnson seems to have reclaimed his spot after playing heavy minutes the last two games, 26 minutes in Sunday's loss against Philadelphia and 15 in Wednesday's 95-85 win at Dallas.