Nuggets C JaVale McGee makes brief return off the bench

Nuggets center JaVale McGee made a brief appearance off the bench Tuesday night against the Lakers, scoring three points in just one minute of game action. It was McGee's first action since Jan. 31 due to an illness. He is averaging 5.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest this season.

Jameer Nelson (Achilles) and Erick Green (hip) both remained sidelined on Tuesday.