Tony Allen will return to the bench against Portland on Monday

Allen will return to the bench against Portland on Monday, Rob Fischer of Sports 56 WHBQ-87.7FM reports.

Analysis:

Allen played 36 minutes in each of the last two games, and even started Saturday against the Jazz, with Matt Barnes (suspension) absent from the team, but Allen's unexpected flurry of minutes will seemingly come to an end with Barnes making his return to the starting lineup Monday.