Michael Kidd-Gilchrist returns to Hornets' starting lineup against Hawks after missing 2 games

Published November 7, 2014 4:35pm EST | Updated February 5, 2015 3:15pm EST

Hornets coach Steve Clifford says forward Michael Kidd Gilchrist will be back in the starting lineup Friday night when Charlotte faces the Atlanta Hawks.

Kidd-Gilchrist missed the last two games with a rib injury.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2013 draft was off to a solid start, averaging 11.3 points and 7.7 rebounds in his first three games for the Hornets (2-3).