Chris Kaman started at center for Portland on Monday against the Lakers, the Oregonian reports.

Kaman started at center for Portland on Monday against the Lakers, the Oregonian reports.

Analysis:

There were conflicting reports ahead of Monday's game on whether Kaman or Thomas Robinson would get the start, although Kaman ended up in the starting five which was announced only moments before tipoff. He is currently averaging 18.8 minutes per game and may see a slight increase in that number for Monday's game, albeit limited.