Although Derrick Favors is returning to action, Diaw will get the start in Friday's game against the Lakers, Jody Genessy of the Deseret News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Favors is returning Friday, but he will be on a minute restriction. As a result Diaw will draw the start again. However, he should see a slightly smaller workload than he saw in the opener. Expect Favors to return to the starting lineup sooner than later.