Nicolas Batum to Start Thursday vs. Timberwolves

Nicolas Batum is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Timberwolves. He will join Kris Dunn, Bennedict Mathurin, Derrick Jones, and Brook Lopez in the first unit. In four starts this season, Batum has averaged 3.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 three-pointers.