Nuggets' Jameer Nelson: Leaves Saturday's game
Nelson was removed from Saturday's game against the Knicks with a jaw contusion and won't return.
Analysis:
Nelson's night will end early after he recorded no points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and four assists across 16 minutes. The veteran's playing time had been trending down over the last few contests with the Nuggets' backcourt returning to full health, so his injury setback won't help his case for finding more minutes once he's cleared to return.