David Lee will draw the start Friday against the Warriors, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.

Lee will draw the start Friday against the Warriors, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Lee will draw the start due to Dirk Nowitzki's absence Friday. Lee has played surprisingly well since joining the Mavericks, but has seen his production slip in the past two games. He will have an opportunity to produce relatively well Friday by replacing Nowitzki in the rotation.