Kenneth Faried Will Play Against Rockets

Dec 13, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Kenneth Faried returned to practice for the Denver Nuggets. This is obviously great news, since the team has a major tilt against the Houston Rockets tomorrow night. Faried will be a full-go upon his return, and move right back into the starting line-up. The Nuggets have missed his presence, and will become a huge upgrade to J.J. Hickson.

Hickson will move back to the bench with Faried coming back. Faried has not completely lived up to his hype this season so far, and certainly hasn’t played like he did for Team USA. He is averaging 11 points per game and 6 rebounds. It would be nice to see him making more plays on the boards, and more of a presence on defense. Faired will return to action tomorrow night, and the hope is that he will not suffer any setbacks with his ankle.