Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris missed Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a foot injury, which he continues to recover from.
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Tuesday, Nov. 15
Harris will be out up to four weeks with his foot injury, head coach Mike Malone told Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post.
It's a big loss for the Nuggets, as Harris is averaging 10.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 22.8 minutes per game.
In his third season in the NBA, Harris has developed into the much-desired 3-and-D guard, i.e. a guard who defends well and also is a dangerous perimeter shooter. While Harris hasn't shot particularly well from beyond the arc in his four games this season (30.8 percent), he shot 35.4 percent from three last season.
Harris remains a below-average playmaker and isn't necessarily capable yet of creating his own shot. He's much more effective as a spot-up shooter while running off screens. But his two-way status has made him a valuable contributor for the Nuggets.
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Gary Harris Injury: Updates on Nuggets Guard’s Foot and Recovery
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