Lavoy Allen will get the start on Wednesday night against the Mavericks, Nate Taylor of the IndyStar reports.

Allen will get the start on Wednesday night against the Mavericks, Nate Taylor of the IndyStar reports.

Analysis:

Allen moves into the starting lineup primarily because he offers the best matchup against Dirk Nowitzki. He has started five games heading into Wednesday, averaging 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 points, 1.2 assists, 0.4 blocks, and 0.2 steals in 21 minutes in those starts. C.J. Miles will come off the bench with Allen's move to the starting rotation.