Nuggets' Chandler departs game with knee issue

Wilson Chandler left Monday night's game against the New York Knicks with left knee soreness and will not return.

Chandler scored a season-high 26 points in Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets, and he had 17 before departing Monday. The team has leaned heavier on him for scoring since Arron Afflalo was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

He's averaging 13.8 points and six rebounds per game.