Nuggets' Darrell Arthur: Nails four three-pointers in return from four-game absence

Arthur (knee) registered 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one block across 18 minutes during a 120-113 loss to the Kings on Tuesday.

Analysis:

Arthur had been sidelined for the Nuggets' previous game Monday against the Warriors with a sore left knee, but he was not only active Tuesday, but reentered the rotation for the first time in five games. He ended up turning in a productive outing off the bench, establishing new season highs in both scoring and three-pointers. However, he largely benefited from the absence of Kenneth Faried (back), so expect Arthur's minutes to decline or even disappear completely if Faried is ready to play again Thursday versus the Spurs.