Kevin Garnett (rest) will start Friday versus Detroit, Mark Champion of the Detroit Pistons reports.

Garnett (rest) will start Friday versus Detroit, Mark Champion of the Detroit Pistons reports.

Analysis:

Garnett did not play in Wednesday game as it was the second half of a back-to-back. He is available and will start Friday. The veteran is averaging 2.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists. and 0.7 steals in 16 minutes per game for Minnesota.