Tim Duncan (elbow) plans to play Thursday against the Cavaliers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Duncan (elbow) plans to play Thursday against the Cavaliers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Analysis:

Duncan emerged from Tuesday's win over the Raptors with a hyperextended left elbow, but the team immediately stated that it doesn't believe he will miss any time. Barring a setback in shootaround, all signs point to Duncan starting Thursday's nationally televised showdown.