Nuggets' Wilson Chandler: Ruled out Saturday vs. Rockets

Chandler (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reports.

Analysis:

Chandler will miss his third straight game due to the right groin contusion, and the Nuggets' decision to rule him out a day in advance of the contest suggests he could be at risk of missing time during the upcoming week as well. The Nuggets were fortunate to welcome Kenneth Faried back from an extended absence due to back spasms in Thursday's win over the Clippers, and he and Mason Plumlee figure to absorb most of Chandler's playing time for the duration of his absence.