Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in his right hamstring, according to reports. The team announced that Gordon will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.<\/p>\n
The injury occurred during the Nuggets’ away victory against the Houston Rockets last Friday. After undergoing an MRI on Saturday, the severity of the injury was confirmed.<\/p>\n
Gordon joins Christian Braun, who will also be out for at least six weeks due to a sprained ankle suffered on November 12. This situation presents a challenge for the Nuggets, who will now need to adjust their strategy.<\/p>\n
Gordon, who achieved a personal record of 50 points in the opening game against the Golden State Warriors, is averaging his best marks in points (18.8) and three-point percentage (44.4%) this season.<\/p>\n
It’s one of seven players averaging 15 points with a 50-40-85 shooting percentage. Before Friday’s game, Gordon was already dealing with issues in both hamstrings.<\/p>\n
In the Western Conference semifinals last season, Gordon played despite a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring in Game 7.<\/p>\n
The Nuggets, who reinforced their roster in the preseason, will now have to test their depth. Peyton Watson is expected to take on a more important role at the forward position, along with the key additions of Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Jonas Valanciunas.<\/p>\n
The Nuggets (12-4) are currently in second place in the Western Conference, behind the Thunder (16-1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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