Luol Deng (hamstring) is expected to return to the starting lineup during Friday's game.

Deng (hamstring) is expected to return to the starting lineup during Friday's game against the Pistons, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Deng returned to the lineup on Wednesday after missing six games due to a hamstring injury. He came off the bench during that outing, finishing with five points and six rebounds over 24 minutes. He's expected to move back into the starting lineup Friday, which should mean he's ready to return to his normal allotment of minutes near his season average of 28 per game.