Spurs' Parker returns vs. Pistons

The San Antonio Spurs will have their starting point guard back as they try to snap a losing skid.

The team announced Tony Parker will suit up Friday versus the Detroit Pistons after missing the last three contests while battling right knee soreness.

San Antonio won the first game in his absence, but dropped the next two with Patty Mills filling in for the Frenchman.

Although Parker's averaging a career-low 5.5 points and four assists while shooting 33.3 percent, the Spurs are 3-1 when he plays.

Danny Green, who made his season debut Wednesday, will miss Friday's contest to rest.