Rockets' Sam Dekker: Practicing Friday

Dekker (wrist) is practicing Friday and says he will be available for Monday's Game 1 battle with the Spurs, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Analysis:

Dekker will practice fully for the first time since fracturing his hand in early April, and while the team has yet to comment on his availability, the young forward appears eager to play in the second-round series. The second-year man has averaged just over 18 minutes per game on the year, solidifying himself as a key cog in the rotation behind starters Ryan Anderson and Trevor Ariza. However, he may see less action if cleared to play in Game 1, as he may be a tad rusty after missing the past two months. Look for more updates on his status to come over the weekend.