Rockets' Nene Hilario: Will start Friday

Hilario will draw the start at center in Friday's preseason finale against the Spurs.

Analysis:

The Rockets have opted to all four of their projected starters except for Ryan Anderson on Friday, paving the way for Hilario to work with the top unit. Hilario may see more looks than normal on the offensive end with the likes of James Harden and Eric Gordon resting, but he'll revert to a lower-usage role off the bench behind starting center Clint Capela when the regular season kicks off next week.