The Denver Nuggets will be shorthanded Tuesday night against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, as starting shooting guard Gary Harris is out due to a left ankle injury.

Harris, 24, missed the Nuggets' previous game against the Oklahoma City Thunder as well.

In 19 games this season, Gary Harris is averaging 16.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game while shooting 44.1 percent from the field, 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Nuggets will miss his shooting, scoring and defensive ability against the Lakers.