JaVale McGee (leg) didn't get onto the court during Wednesday's win over the Pelicans.

McGee (leg) didn't get onto the court during Wednesday's win over the Pelicans.

Analysis:

Nuggets coach Brian Shaw cited a lack of practice time as the reason for keeping McGee out of the lineup. Denver plays again Thursday against the Grizzlies and Saturday against the Hornets, however, and the need to give the Nuggets' other bigs a breather should get McGee onto the court, even if it's just in a limited role.