Mason Plumlee will start at center in Wednesday's season opener against the Celtics, The Record reports.

Plumlee will start at center in Wednesday's season opener against the Celtics, The Record reports.

Analysis:

Plumlee will start in place of injured teammate Brook Lopez, whose sprained foot has sidelined him recently. In wake of Lopez missing time last season, Plumlee started 22 games as a rookie, averaging 7.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 block in 21.7 minutes of play. Come tip-off Wednesday night, expect Plumlee to match-up with fellow second-year center Kelly Olynyk in Boston.