Cole Aldrich is listed as the probable starting center for Friday's game against the Jazz, Cody Taylor of Basketball Insiders reports.

Aldrich is listed as the probable starting center for Friday's game against the Jazz, Cody Taylor of Basketball Insiders reports.

Analysis:

DeAndre Jordan is one of five Clippers regulars who has been ruled out of the contest for rest purposes, so Aldrich figures to be in line for heavy minutes while working on the top unit. Aldrich has been a serviceable backup to Jordan when called upon off the bench, but has seen his production rise considerably in his three starts this season, averaging 14.7 points (on 56.3% shooting), nine boards, 2.3 assists, two steals, and one block over 27.7 minutes.