LaMarcus Aldridge: Set to play Monday

Aldridge (back) appears in line to play Monday against the Warriors, CSN Bay Area's Monte Poole reports.

Analysis:

Coach Gregg Popovich said that all Spurs except Tim Duncan (knee) would be available for the matchup with the NBA's top team, so we'll take that as confirmation that Aldridge will start at power forward Monday after sitting out Friday's win over the Lakers due to back spasms. Aldridge's absence likely had more to do with the Spurs playing the second half of a back-to-back set than it did the injury, so don't expect the big man to face any limitations Monday. Popovich has routinely relaxed Aldridge's minutes count this season with the Spurs routinely steamrolling the competition, but expect the 30-year-old to easily clear the 30-minute mark now that the team will be facing a worthy opponent.