Mason Plumlee could start Wednesday against the Celtics if Brook Lopez (foot) is unable to play, Tim Bontemps of the New York Post reports.

Plumlee could start Wednesday against the Celtics if Brook Lopez (foot) is unable to play, Tim Bontemps of the New York Post reports.

Analysis:

Lopez's availability is still in question as of Tuesday afternoon, but coach Lionel Hollins said if he's unable to go, Plumlee will get the call as the starting center alongside Kevin Garnett. When Lopez is healthy he's firmly entrenched as the starer, but Plumlee is due for an uptick in minutes this season after a breakout summer that saw him unexpectedly make Team USA's final roster for the FIBA World Cup. The aging Garnett will also see plenty of rest, which should free up some minutes for Plumlee at the power forward spot.