Ian Mahinmi (back) will start Saturday if he's able to go through pregame warmups without incident, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Mahinmi (back) will start Saturday against the Thunder if he's able to go through pregame warmups without incident, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis:

Mahinmi told reporters earlier Saturday that he is feeling much better after he missed Thursday's game with lower back soreness. If he is able to give it a go Saturday, Jordan Hill would be bumped from the starting lineup in all likelihood. There's still no guarantee that Mahinmi plays, so be sure to check back during warmups for further confirmation on his status.