Jared Dudley: Scores six points in return to lineup

The veteran forward returned from a one-game sabbatical to deal with knee tendinitis to turn in a modest showing during his time on the court. Dudley has taken only eight shots over the combined 44 minutes he’s spent on the floor in the pair of exhibitions he’s participated in and has also drained half of his six three-point attempts. The big man does offer plenty in terms of stretching the floor and is expected to see starter’s minutes in the first several weeks of the regular season at a minimum while prospects Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss acclimate to the pro game. With both Tyson Chandler and Alex Len available to bang the boards down low at the five, Dudley should be freed up plenty to make plays away from the basket, something he’s proven adept at doing throughout his eight NBA seasons.