Dwight Howard (knee) is in the starting lineup for Game 2 on Thursday against the Warriors, Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Howard (knee) is in the starting lineup for Game 2 on Thursday against the Warriors, Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Howard was able to go through an on-court workout prior to tip-off Thursday and was cleared to play. He'll remain in the starting lineup for Game 2 despite suffering a sprained knee in the series opener.