Will Barton News: Barton started the first half of Friday's game at shooting guard with Nicolas Batum (concussion) sidelined. He put up eight points (405 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist, a steal and two blocks in 27 minutes.

Barton started the first half of Friday's game at shooting guard with Nicolas Batum (concussion) sidelined. He put up eight points (405 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist, a steal and two blocks in 27 minutes.

Barton was replaced in the starting lineup by Mo Williams for the second half. Batum is expected to be cleared to return soon, but Barton could capitalize on the injury to rookie CJ mcCollum and claim any guard minutes that get left over after Williams, Damian Lillard and Wesley Matthews get their run.