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Ball will start in Friday's game against the Raptors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports. With Donovan Mitchell (hamstring), Darius Garland (toe) and Sam Merrill (hip) all sidelined, Ball will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The Cavaliers have been cautious with the 28-year-old point guard's minutes due to his extensive injury history, so he's unlikely to see a significant uptick in playing time. Over four regular-season games, Ball has averaged 4.8 points, 6.0 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game.
