Jameer Nelson will not play Monday against Portland due to a lower back strain, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Nelson has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland due to a lower-back strain, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

Nelson injured his back in Friday's tilt with the Warriors and will be forced to rest up Monday. It's not clear how long the injury will impact Nelson, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being, with his first chance to return arriving Wednesday against Milwaukee. In the guard's absence, look for Randy Foye to see increased minutes as Emmanuel Mudiay's top backup at point guard.