DeAndre Jordan returns following 2-game absence vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Clippers were riding a commendable nine-game winning streak prior to losing DeAndre Jordan to a bout with pneumonia.

In his absence, head coach Doc Rivers' squad increased that streak to 10, before losing to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Jordan will make his return to the lineup Monday night when the Clippers host the Houston Rockets at Staples Center.

Prior to falling ill, the 6-foot-11 center was a model of durability, holding down the longest consecutive-games-played streak in the league at 360.

He's currently averaging 11.6 points and 13.4 points on 71.5 percent shooting for the 26-14 Clippers.