The Utah Jazz are clicking on all cylinders after winning their fifth straight game following a clutch victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. The Jazz have been riding a hot stretch by rookie Donovan Mitchell, who registered a franchise rookie record 41 points in the win against the Pelicans.

Aside from their extended stay in the win column, Utah could potentially be welcoming one of their key players back to the floor soon. According to David Locke of Locked On Jazz, big man Rudy Gobert took part in a light practice and is questionable to play moving forward:

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It is encouraging to see the premier rim protector finally be poised for a return to the hardwood after sustaining a knee injury during a collision with Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters in early November. Despite the slight controversy that ensued afterward, Gobert did not sustain any critical damage on the play.

His absence was heavily missed by the Jazz early on after his injury as Utah managed to win just two of their following six games. However, they seem to have finally found their footing by winning the next five games straight. Fortunately, their recent success could allow Utah to exercise caution with Gobert's impending return.