Nuggets' Bruce Brown: Not starting Saturday

Brown won't start Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves.

Analysis:

Brown started Denver's final two regular-season games but will revert to his usual role with the second unit Saturday. Over 78 regular-season appearances off the bench, the veteran guard averaged 7.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes per showing.