Brook Lopez will start in place of Kevin Garnett (rest) on Monday against the Mavericks, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Lopez will start in place of Kevin Garnett (rest) on Monday against the Mavericks, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Analysis:

Lopez has come off the bench since returning from a back injury while Garnett and Mason Plumlee have comprised the starting frontcourt. With Garnett sitting out to rest Monday, Lopez will return to the starting five in what could potentially be an audition to earn his spot back. Lopez has posted 16 points in each of his last two games while averaging 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in that span.