Nicholson started Sunday's game with Channing Frye (illness) out, and was effective in 22 minutes, scoring 13 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), grabbing six rebounds and dishing out three assists. This was Nicholson's first start of the season. He is only averaging 11 minutes per game this season, so the expanded role was obviously new for him Sunday. He's been much improved in March, shooting 48.3 percent from the floor so far and averaging 7.3 points and three rebounds per game.