Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Will start vs. Oklahoma City

Nurkic will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Nurkic will be a starter for the Hornets for the fifth time this season Friday in Oklahoma City. The veteran big man is averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game as a starter for Charlotte.