NBA: Houston's Howard to play against Denver, ends 11-game absence

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard said he would return from an 11-game absence on Saturday (Sunday, PHL time) night against the Denver Nuggets.

Howard has been out with a knee injury since Nov. 17. He is averaging 18.8 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 10 games this season. - Reuters