Rajon Rondo (toe) will start Friday against the Pistons, Detroit Radio Announcer Mark Champion reports.

Rondo (toe) will start Friday against the Pistons, Detroit Radio Announcer Mark Champion reports.

Analysis:

Rondo was upgraded to probable earlier Friday and it has now been confirmed that he will make his return to the starting lineup against the Pistons. Darren Collison will come off the bench Friday while James Anderson will stay in the starting lineup but switch to shooting guard.