Nuggets' Jameer Nelson: Injures calf Friday

Nelson won't return to Friday's game against the Hornets after suffering a right calf strain, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reprots.

Analysis:

Nelson provided 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 3PT), nine assists, one rebound and one steal across 27 minutes before departing. Look for Jamal Murray to see extra run at point guard with the Nelson sidelined the rest of the night, but the Nuggets haven't commented on the veteran's availability beyond Friday. The Nuggets are back on the schedule Sunday against the Heat, and if Nelson can't go, Murray could be in store for a 30-plus-minute workload as the starting point guard. Emmanuel Mudiay would likely enter the rotation as Murray's backup in that scenario.