Melbourne United star David Andersen is in line to make his return from injury against Perth Wildcats on Saturday night.
The four-time Olympian has missed six weeks since injuring his knee and his recovery has gone smoothly with the power forward back training last week.
![David Anderson is likely to return from injury for Melbourne United this weekend.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180108135940im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/x/t/f/q/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gtxsq4.png/1485236102846.jpg)
United are desperate for an injection of Andersen's class, experience and ability to score as guards Chris Goulding and Casper Ware have been left with the bulk of the scoring load in recent weeks as Melbourne's record fell to 11-12 [win-loss].
Melbourne coach Dean Demopoulos wasn't committing to playing Andersen when he spoke to media on Tuesday but said Andersen would have the chance to prove he could play.
![Four-time Olympian David Anderson has missed six weeks since injuring his knee.](http://web.archive.org./web/20180108135940im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/x/t/f/l/image.related.articleLeadNarrow.300x0.gtxsq4.png/1485236102846.jpg)
"He's coming along and starting to play," Demopoulos said.
"We will figure it out when we get there and he'll be there so if things have got the way we hope they go it will be a game time decision."
Andersen is renowned for his professional approach to his career and he has worked diligently to regain his fitness which make it likely he will face the Wildcats.
"Our medical team do a great job with our guys and really care about the players," Demopoulos said.
"Then you have Dave who is so professional and that's when guys come back on time, possibly it will be [this game] but we still have [this week] to go."
The Wildcats are in season's best form after signing former NBA guard Bryce Cotton and regaining inspirational point guard Damian Martin with the West Australian side tied with Melbourne in fourth place and holding a 2-0 lead in their season series.
If the Wildcats win on Saturday night they will win the season series and have the tie-breaker over Melbourne if they have the same record at the end of the season.
"As you go down this stretch run everything is heightened as the opportunities are lessened," Demopoulos said.
"I've always tried to train these guys that whatever the moment, they are in that [must win] mindset - it didn't work last game, hopefully it works on Saturday."
Melbourne United play Perth Wildcats at Perth Arena on Saturday night at 9.30pm [Melbourne time].
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