C.J. Watson (illness) will return and start Sunday against the Timberwolves, Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Watson (illness) will return and start Sunday against the Timberwolves, Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis:

An illness kept Watson out of action Saturday in Denver, but he's feeling better and will get the start at point guard Sunday evening. The veteran has seen increased minutes in the absence of George Hill (quad), averaging11.9 points and 4.6 assists in nearly 27 minutes per game in the month of December. He's currently riding a streak of four straight double-digit scoring games.