Jeremy Lin (back) will play Friday night against the 76ers, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Lin (back) will attempt to play Friday night against the 76ers, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Lin missed Tuesday's win over the 76ers as he was nursing a sore back but after taking part in practice on Thursday it appears he'll be back in the rotation come Friday night. He could see minutes slightly monitored, in which case look for Jorge Gutierrez and Jeremy Lamb to see increased action.