Nate Robinson will make his first start of the season Wednesday, replacing Ty Lawson (shoulder).

Robinson will make his first start of the season Wednesday, replacing Ty Lawson (shoulder).

Analysis:

Lawson is out with a strained left rotator cuff, and Robinson will step in as the starting point guard, joining Randy Foye in the backcourt. As he's proven over the years, Robinson is as much of a wildcard as they come, so it's difficult to project how he'll respond to the increase in minutes. Thus far in January, he's averaging 11.7 points on 47.9 percent shooting in 20.7 minutes per game.