Sometimes, the most mature thing to realize is making mistakes is not the end of the world.

Pistons rookie Rodney Stuckey is learning that lesson every game and practice, while trying to channel his perfectionist tendencies into something more productive.

Stuckeys play has been tentative the last few weeks. He seems to try to always make the right play.

Pistons coach Flip Saunders and Joe Dumars have talked to Stuckey about letting go and being willing to be more aggressive — no matter the consequences.

• Stuckey learning to loosen things up