The Rockets could have reinforcements on the way on Thursday – unless the NBA rules it out when it determines any penalties for the post-game incident in Los Angeles on Monday.

Rockets guard James Harden was upgraded to questionable to play against the Timberwolves after missing seven games with a strained left hamstring. The Rockets have gone 4-3 without Harden since he left the game Dec. 31.

Harden was among the group of players, with Trevor Ariza, Chris Paul and Gerald Green, who attempted to enter Clippers locker room after the game.

He might not be the only player back from injury. Nene, who has been out with a bruised knee suffered Jan. 3 in Orlando, is also listed as questionable. Center Zhou Qi (elbow) and forward Troy Williams (sprained knee) have also been upgraded to questionable.

Forward Luc Mbah a Moute returned on Monday after missing a month with a dislocated shoulder. Tarik Black played after missing one game with an eye abrasion.

Harden, the NBA's leading scorer, has not practiced since his injury, but Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni has said he was hopeful Harden would play either Thursday or Saturday against the Warriors.