After more than two months on the sideline, John Wall will return to the Wizards' lineup just in time to get in some minutes before the playoffs.
The point guard will start Saturday against the Hornets with no minutes restrictions, coach Scott Brooks told reporters.
It will be Wall's first game action since Jan. 25. After experiencing recurring pain in his left knee since November, Wall underwent arthroscopic surgery Jan. 31. The initial prognosis called for him to be sidelined six to eight weeks, so he'll return right at the back end of that range.
The Wizards have essentially held serve in his absence, winning at a .556 clip (15-12) after playing .542 basketball (26-22) before Wall shut it down.
Nonetheless, his return to the court with seven games remaining in the regular season should give the team a boost ahead of a potential first-round playoff matchup against LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
