Davis (back) will not play Friday against the Timberwolves, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Davis sidelined, Damian Jones will serve as the starting center. Davis seemed to have tweaked his back following a dunk attempt in the Lakers' most recent game, and the team has opted to give its star big man more time to heal. Extra frontcourt minutes are likely to go to Troy Brown and Wenyen Gabriel.