Whiteside started Tuesday's game despite talk that he would come off the bench. He played 27 minutes and finished with 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal. This was Whiteside's first start since missing three games in late March. In his past 10 games, Whiteside is averaging 11.6 points on 58.6 percent shooting, 9.1 rebounds and three blocks.