Wizards forward Al Thornton wasn't in the starting lineup against the Mavericks as coach Flip Saunders went with a small lineup featuring three guards. Thornton had replaced Josh Howard in the starting lineup last season when the latter suffered a knee injury. "A little bit, to be honest with you. He's the coach, it's his decision," Thornton said. "I think Flip is changing the lineup around a little bit. Kirk Hinrich is a veteran, brings leadership. I think it's gone well for us." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/10/AR2010101003773.html
