Barton will get the start Friday in Golden State.
Analysis:
Barton has been playing well this season, and is getting the start in Denver's small ball lineup. He's averaging 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.6 blocks, and 0.6 threes in 23 minutes per game. A good performance in the starting role could potentially earn him more minutes.