Matt Barnes to start for Lakers?
Matt Barnes - G/F - Los Angeles Lakers
May 5, 2011 - 4:15 PM ET
Matt Barnes is tentatively expected to start in place of Ron Artest (suspension) Friday.
The Lakers don't like to mess with their big man rotation, so Lamar Odom's sixth man role will stay intact. Barnes did not start a single game this year for the Lakers, but will provide energy on defense and 3-point range. Shannon Brown will also get a bump in minutes.
Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter
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