Jan 28, 2008 - 9:21 PM
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Smith, whose return is questionable, sustained the injury when he fell to the court after getting fouled while making a slam dunk. He returned briefly to complete the 3-point play but left soon after.
The Nuggets are already shorthanded with Carmelo Anthony out with sprained left ankle and Nene out indefinitely with a malignant tumor.
