His return means C.J. Miles, who scored a career high 29 points in Monday's win over Washington, will go from starter to sub once again, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said.

Ronnie Price will start for the second game in a row in place of Ronnie Brewer, who strained his groin Sunday in Utah's 110-103 loss at Minnesota.

Price finished with 10 points, four rebounds and four assists Monday and was commended by Sloan for his defensive effort against the Wizards, something he found lacking in Utah's loss to Minnesota.

"It's amazing how that sticks out on this team," he said of Price's defense.

Kirilenko said his calf muscle felt good, and that he wouldn't be limited tonight.

"Right now, with seven games left, it's important I be ready to play," he said.

Sloan harped on Utah's defense, or lack of it, in Sunday's loss and expects a better effort from the Jazz tonight.

"They shot 53 percent, we didn't come close to guarding them," he said. "That is one of the reasons why we lost."

Minnesota also beat the Jazz 111-100 in Minneapolis in February.

"They kicked our butt twice over there and hopefully we can repay the favor and kick their butt twice over here," forward Carlos Boozer said.

The Jazz played much better in the 129-87 win over Washington, but Sloan cautioned that large victory came in part because the Wizards were a short-handed, tired team and tonight's game won't be as easy.

"Everybody likes to put on a tuxedo but sometimes you have to put your work clothes on and be ready to play," he said.

Minnesota lost to Detroit 94-90 Tuesday.