Sunday, November 18, 2001 - SEATTLE - Denver Nuggets swingman Isaiah Rider missed Saturday night's game against Seattle because of sprained right ankle, but likely will return Monday night against visiting New Jersey.

Rider sprained his ankle during Thursday night's game against Orlando after landing on Grant Hill's foot after taking a jump shot.

Rider did not accompany the Nuggets to Seattle because the team worried about his ankle becoming more swollen on the flight.