Jalen Green back for Rockets, Kevin Porter Jr. close

Houston Rockets leading scorer Jalen Green was back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game with the Denver Nuggets while fellow guard Kevin Porter Jr. could return Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Green missed two games with a groin injury sustained Feb. 15 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It also caused him to pull out of the Rising Stars game as part of All-Star festivities.

Green, who was selected second