Aaron Gordon in Doubt for Game 7: Hamstring Injury
Denver Nuggets’ power forward Aaron Gordon faces serious doubts for participating in the crucial Game 7. Sources indicate that Gordon suffers a second-degree strain in the hamstring, which could keep him off the courts for several weeks.
Gordon’s injury occurred in the final quarter of the sixth game, where the Nuggets achieved a victory that extended the series.
Although he participated in a light workout on Saturday, interim coach David Adelman indicated that the team would wait to see how Gordon felt on Sunday. Currently, his status is questionable on the NBA injury report.
Gordon has been a key piece for the Nuggets this postseason, averaging career highs in the playoffs with 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. In addition, he has been key in decisive moments.
The Nuggets are 5-0 in this postseason when Gordon scores at least 20 points. In Game 6, his seven assists tied his most in a playoff game.
Gordon has authored game-winning shots this postseason, including a dunk at the last second against the LA Clippers and a crucial three-pointer against the Thunder.
Injuries limited Gordon to 51 games in the regular season, missing several games due to a right calf strain.
Meanwhile, Nuggets guards Jamal Murray (illness) and Russell Westbrook (right hand sprain) are listed as probable.
The winner of Sunday’s game will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first game of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday.
