Lance Stephenson will start Friday in Portland, Rowan Kavner of Clippers.com reports.

Stephenson will start Friday in Portland, Rowan Kavner of Clippers.com reports.

Analysis:

After logging just two minutes total in the prior two games, Stephenson will return to the starting lineup for the Clippers Friday. Paul Pierce is getting the night off to rest, which gave Stephenson an opportunity to get back in the rotation. He'll look to take advantage of the opportunity.