Whiteside will start Thursday's game in Cleveland. After pregame warmups, Whiteside said that he would be coming off the bench for a second outing in a row. However, coach Erik Spoelstra had other inclinations, which will allow Whiteside to start for the first time in five games. In 26 nods this season, Whiteside has averaged 13 points (on 59 percent shooting), 11.7 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks in 27 minutes.