David Lee will return to the bench due to Dirk Nowitzki's return to the starting lineup, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Lee will return to the bench due to Dirk Nowitzki's return to the starting lineup, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

Lee's first start for Dallas ended with him amassing 12 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. He's played well since joining the Mavericks, but tonight the big man will return to his usual minutes as an off-the-bench player, and consequentially, his usual production.