Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince will be out of the line-up indefinitely because of a small rupture of a disc in his lower back.

Prince's injury was confirmed following an exam and evaluation by team doctors, the Pistons said on their website.

The 6-foot-9 forward (pictured left) has appeared in three games averaging 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists.