Jamal Crawford is starting in Thursday's game against the Thunder

Crawford is starting in Thursday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

Analysis:

Crawford is starting due to Chris Paul and J.J. Redick being rested as the regular seasons winds down and the team gears up for the playoffs. Crawford figures to see a boost in minutes while he's in the starting lineup, though he'll likely return to the bench as soon as Paul and Redick return.