Nuggets' Jameer Nelson: Cleared to play Saturday vs. Hornets

Nelson (illness) will be available for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

Analysis:

Nelson sat out Wednesday's win over the Bucks while recovering from a case of food poisoning, affording Jamal Murray the start at point guard. The rookie turned in 10 points (4-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt), five assists, two steals, one rebound and one block in 30 minutes, but that performance is unlikely to keep him in the top unit over Nelson, who has been a reliable performer with the starting five since late January. Look for a healthy Nelson to settle back into a 28-to-32-minute role Saturday.