Tony Allen: Will start Wednesday versus Oklahoma City

Allen will draw the start Wednesday versus the Thunder, Eric Hasseltine of The Eric Hasseltine Show reports.

Analysis:

Allen had started 23 of 24 games before being sidelined for five due to an injury. After his return, Allen drew a reserve role for six of the last seven games. He will return to the starting lineup Wednesday thanks to Mike Conley's absence. It is unclear how long Conley may be sidelined due to a sore Achilles, but Allen will likely continue starting in his place if he misses any more time.