Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson will not play in the team's game against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Lawson also sat out Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

#Nuggets PG @TyLawson3 says he won't play tonight vs Spurs. Still nursing sprained left ankle.

— Denver Nuggets (@denvernuggets) February 24, 2012

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Thursday's game is Denver's last prior to the All-Star break, which will give Lawson's ankle some additional time to heal. The Nuggets won't return to action until Wednesday, Feb. 29.

Lawson is averaging 15.4 points and 6.1 assists this season; this will be the fifth game he's missed all year.

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