Kevin Seraphin outplayed DeJuan Blair during the preseason, according to CSN Washington.

Seraphin outplayed DeJuan Blair during the preseason, according to CSN Washington.

Analysis:

It was assumed upon Blair's signing that he would serve as the backup center, but Seraphin made a push for the role by putting together an excellent preseason. Regardless of how they're listed on the depth chart, Seraphin and Blair will presumably open the season as the team's top two big men off the bench, as Kris Humphries (finger) is expected to miss at least the first few games. With Blair and Nene both suspended for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Miami, Serpahin may have a spot in the starting lineup for one game.