Rockets' Ryan Anderson: Will start Friday vs. Bulls

Anderson (back) will not only play, but he will return to the starting lineup Friday versus the Bulls, Rockets' play-by-play announcer Craig Ackerman reports.

Analysis:

Anderson missed the team's previous outing versus the jazz due to a back issue, but will return to action Friday. His short absence indicates that, barring any setbacks, the big man figures to take on his usual role with the club. Eric Gordon figures to return to a reserve role as a result of Anderson's return.