According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Rockets center Christian Wood is expected to play in Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Wood returns to the lineup following a three-game stint on the sidelines due to a non-COVID illness. Prior to his absence, the 26-year-old was in a groove offensively, averaging 24.7 points per game over his last three contests.
Wood has been the Rockets’ best player this season, leading the team in both points (17.9) and rebounds (10.1).
The former Detroit Piston could not have asked for a better matchup in his return, as the Pelicans are fresh off allowing a whopping 142 points in regulation to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.