Andrei Kirilenko (back) expects to play Fri.

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Dec. 7, 2012 - 12:25 PM ET

Andrei Kirilenko (back spasms) "feels good" and expects to play on Friday.

Kirilenko must have experienced improvement in his back to proclaim himself ready, but owners will still need to check back for another update on AK-47 closer to tipoff to be sure that he's cleared. He's been out since November 28 and has missed four games so far with the ailment. Josh Howard would likely get another start if Kirilenko can't play.

Source: Timberwolves PR on Twitter

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