Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is still on pace to make his season debut against the Pistons on Saturday night.

"The plan was Saturday, and we're still working towards that end," interim coach Ed Tapscott said. "As we've got it planned out right now, he's going to play in selective games and no back-to-backs. As we work through the process of making sure that, as he comes back, we do it in a way that is beneficial to his health and our team development."

Arenas has offered multiple comeback scenarios, including a return on Saturday or an appearance in the team's last five games.

"He was unbelievable out there today just making the plays he normally makes," swingman Caron Butler said after practice on Tuesday. "He hasn't missed a beat. Gilbert looked good out there. He looked real sharp. I can't wait to see him out there live and see the response and the fans."

Arenas has played in just 13 games the last two seasons in the wake of three knee surgeries in an 18-month span.