Tony Parker (hamstring) is considered probable to play Friday against the Lakers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Parker (hamstring) is considered probable to play Friday against the Lakers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Analysis:

Parker sat out Wednesday's game, his third in a row, due to a hamstring strain, but it appears he's on track to return against a Lakers team that struggles to defend. Point guards, in particular, give the Lakers trouble, as they allow, on average, more points and assists per game to opposing point guards than any other team.