Rajon Rondo: (Face) Starting Thursday

Rondo (face) is starting Thursday's game in Oklahoma City, the Mavericks' official site reports.

Analysis:

Rondo missed Dallas' final six games before the break due to facial fractures and a broken nose, but he'll be present at tipoff Thursday with goggles in tow. It's unclear, though, if he'll be able to handle his typical 29 minutes per game as a Maverick.