Jameer Nelson left Saturday's game with a right hip flexor strain and will not return, the Denver Post reports.

Nelson left Saturday's game with a right hip flexor strain and will not return, the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

Nelson joins Ty Lawson (forearm) on the bench, and that left rookie Erick Green to start the second half. Lawson seems probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers whether or not Nelson is healthy enough to play.