Ian Mahinmi (back) will start Friday against the Heat, Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Mahinmi (back) will start Friday against the Heat, Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis:

Mahinmi missed Wednesday's contest against the Celtics due to soreness in his lower back, but will return to the starting lineup Friday. As a result, Myles Turner and Jordan Hill will likely return to their usual roles barring any setback to Mahinmi.