Head coach Mike Malone said Monday that Westbrook does not have a timeline to return from a left hamstring strain, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. Westbrook strained his left hamstring during the Nuggets' 137-134 win over the 76ers on Friday.

Westbrook will miss a second straight game Monday due to a left hamstring strain that he suffered against the 76ers on Monday. Christian Braun was inserted into the Nuggets ' starting lineup against the Hornets on Saturday, and he will likely remain in the starting five Monday due to Westbrook's injury.

Beginning the season as Denver's backup point guard to Jamal Murray, Westbrook found his way into the starting lineup due to injuries, but has remained in that role even with the Nuggets fully healthy. In his 27 starts, Westbrook has averaged 14.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 7.0 assists.

Through 48 games this season, Westbrook has averaged 13.0 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.1 rebounds on 48/33/64 shooting from the field. Since moving to the team's starting lineup, he's been a crucial part of the Nuggets' success. Beyond just the stats, Westbrook has been a huge boost of energy for the Nuggets all season.

Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook left Denver's 137-134 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness and did not return. Westbrook, who had 4 points, 7 assists and 6 turnovers in 25 minutes,