22 Rudy Gay SF

Gay contributed 19 points (9-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes in the Spurs' 103-95 loss to the Clippers on Sunday.

Gay was locked in from the field for the third straight game since returning from a wrist injury, as he's now shot 64.9 percent during that stretch. The 13-year veteran was also highly active on the boards Sunday after a pair of four-rebound efforts in the first two games back from his absence. Gay is enjoying the most efficient offensive season of his impressive career, as he's now shooting 52.3 percent, including 41.7 percent from three-point range, with both figures serving as new high-water marks.

Gay (wrist) started at power forward and posted 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes Wednesday in the Spurs' 105-101 win over the Mavericks.

Aside from DeMar DeRozan and Bryn Forbes, Gay and the Spurs' other two starters all saw more limited run than usual while coach Gregg Popovich opted to get more shooters on the floor in the narrow victory. It was still at least good to see Gay back on the court in any fashion after a wrist injury had sidelined him for the previous five games. Pau Gasol moved to the bench to clear a spot in the starting five for the 32-year-old.

Gay (wrist) will play Wednesday at Dallas, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

As expected, Gay, who has missed the last five contests dating back to Jan. 7, will make his return from his wrist injury when the Spurs travel to Dallas on Wednesday. The UConn product will presumably enter the starting lineup, pushing fellow teammate LaMarcus Aldridge to the center position and moving Pau Gasol back to the bench.

Gay (wrist) is expected to play Wednesday against Dallas, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

It was made known earlier in the week that Gay was aiming for a return by Wednesday, and it appears he's on track to do just that after being listed as probable on San Antonio's most recent injury report. Given his five-game absence, it's unclear if Gregg Popovich will hold Gay to a minutes limit in his first game back from a wrist injury. Pau Gasol figures to shift back to a bench role and LaMarcus Aldrige will move back to center when Gay is cleared to return.

Gay (wrist) is optimistic he'll be ready to play Wednesday against Dallas, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Gay has been down for the last five games due to a wrist injury, but it's good news that he's on the brink of a return. Expect another update on Gay as tipoff nears, with his availability likely to depend on how he feels over the next few days.