Eric Gordon back at practice after missing 21 games

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon, who has missed 21 games with a shoulder injury, has returned to practice and says he might play in Monday night's home game against Washington.

Gordon says his status against the Wizards will likely be decided shortly before tip-off. He averaged 9.5 points through the first 12 games of the season before going down hard on his left shoulder during a victory at Utah on Nov. 22.