Kenneth Faried leaves Nuggets-Nets game early with back spasms

Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried exited Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets early with back spasms.

Denver announced he would not return.

Faried scored nine points in a little more than 15 first-half minutes. Wilson Chandler started in his place to begin the second half.

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