Timofey Mozgov will return to the starting lineup Friday versus the Rockets

Mozgov will return to the starting lineup Friday versus the Rockets, Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio reports.

Analysis:

After starting the first 25 games he played this year, Mozgov has come off the bench nine for the Cavaliers. Tristan Thompson, who replaced him in the starting unit, will return to the bench Friday. It is unclear what triggered this switch, but it is likely matchup based. The situation will need to be monitored going forward.