Ilgauskas returns from back injury, starts against Charlotte (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas returned to the starting lineup Sunday against Charlotte after missing seven games with an inflamed disk in his lower back. Ilgauskas, in his 10th season, is averaging 13.5 points and 9.6 rebounds. The Cavaliers were 4-3 in his absence. Ilgauskas participated in a full practice Saturday for the first time since being sidelined.