Banged-up Birdman still out of lineup

Nuggets forward Chris Andersen missed his sixth consecutive game Sunday night as he continued to deal with back and knee issues.

There is no timetable for his return, but Nuggets coach George Karl said he should know more early this week. The Nuggets leave today for a five-game Eastern road trip.

"I will probably have more framework on both Chris and when Kenyon will play on the back-to-back games probably (today) or Tuesday morning," Karl said.