INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Russell Westbrook won’t play in Game 4 of the Nuggets’ first round playoff series against the Clippers on Saturday. Denver’s sixth man didn’t play in the second half of Game 3 due to foot inflammation. He was questionable going into Saturday’s game and went through a pregame routine before being ruled out.

As for the Nuggets' starting forward, Michael Porter Jr. remains a game-time decision. Status alert: Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook are game-time decisions Saturday.

The Denver Nuggets enter Sunday afternoon with the hopes of dropping down into the dreaded 3-1 hole against the LA Clippers. The Nuggets are currently trailing in the series 1-2, after dropping Game 3 on Thursday night.