Ty Lawson stayed on the bench for Friday's game against the Bucks at the authority of coach Brian Shaw.

Lawson stayed on the bench for Friday's game against the Bucks at the authority of coach Brian Shaw.

Analysis:

Lawson's absence likely stems from the fact that he missed Wednesday's practice due to travel issues. In other words, he didn't report back to the Nuggets in a timely manner after vacationing during the All-Star break and Shaw dropped the hammer on his star point guard. However, it would be somewhat surprising if Lawson wasn't given his normal role as a starter when the Nuggets head to Oklahoma City on Sunday.