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Nuggets Injury Update: Nene And Timofey Mozgov Not Expected To Play Tuesday, According To George Karl

According to Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl, the team is likely to be shorthanded when it hosts the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Mozgov has an ankle injury, while Nene has been bothered by heel and calf problems. Gallinari, who has a foot injury, has not played since Feb. 6.

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A lot of offensive firepower will be sitting on the sidelines Tuesday -- Gallinari leads the team with 17 points per game, and Nene is averaging 13.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

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