Siakam received the start at power forward Thursday and notched six points (3-4 FG), two assists, a rebound and a steal over 20 minutes in a 119-94 preseason victory over the Cavs.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie big man turned in a respectable showing while playing at least 20 minutes for the third time in four preseason tilts. Siakam has been solid overall in the exhibition slate to date, although his performance on the boards has slipped with each successive game. The 2016 first-round pick figures in for limited minutes behind Jared Sullinger and Patrick Patterson at the four in the coming campaign.