Lin will get the start at shooting guard Friday against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

With Cody Zeller and P.J. Hairston both being held out, the Hornets will shuffle their lineup and go with Kemba Walker, Lin, Nic Batum, Marvin Williams and Al Jefferson as the starting five. Lin is coming off of back-to-back 13-point games, and he added nine rebounds and four assists in Wednesday's win over Brooklyn.