Jeff Green ruled out for Denver's Wednesday contest

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Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green will not be playing in the team's Wednesday night contest against the Orlando Magic.

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The team announced the news earlier today, citing a left knee injury as the reason for Green sitting out.

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Green has been a valuable contributor for Denver off the bench this season

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averaging 8.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in just under 20 minutes of playing time per game.

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His absence will likely be felt as the Nuggets look to extend their four-game winning streak.

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Green has dealt with knee issues throughout his NBA career,

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He has not played in more than 70 games in a season since the 2013-14 campaign.

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The Nuggets have depth in the frontcourt, but the loss of Green could prove costly.

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The team will have to rely on other players such as Paul Millsap and Mason Plumlee to fill the void left by Green.

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