Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari: Expects to play Wednesday

Gallinari (thigh) is expected to play Wednesday against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Gallinari has missed the last three games, but returned to full practice Tuesday and is on track to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup at small forward Wednesday. Official confirmation likely won't come until closer to game time, however. On the season, Gallinari is averaging 16.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 14 contests.