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Donatas Motiejunas (back) will not play Friday against the Timberwolves.

Motiejunas (back) will not play Friday against the Timberwolves.

Analysis:

Motiejunas left Friday's shootaround with soreness in his lower back, and he will not take the court Friday night. Josh Smith will get the start in place of Motiejunas, who should be considered questionable for Houston's next game Sunday against the Wizards.

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