Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. This leaves his availability for Sunday’s Game 7 against the Thunder up in the air.
Gordon has been a crucial piece of the Nuggets’ playoff run, hitting clutch shots in multiple games and playing excellent, versatile defense throughout the postseason. In this series, he is averaging 14.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game while shooting 45.2% from three.
With Michael Porter Jr. already struggling with a shoulder injury and Jamal Murray needing an IV to replenish his fluids going into Game 6, the Nuggets have dealt with plenty of health-related adversity throughout this series, but if Gordon is unable to suit up, it will be their biggest challenge yet.
Julian Strawther had a big Game 6 for Denver but is undersized to step into a forward role. Peyton Watson has struggled to contribute offensively, but his length and athleticism has provided some good moments on defense. If Gordon is limited, Watson may be called upon to step into a bigger role.
Yikes
These darn hammy strains! You might have to take it easy, fellow San Jose native. Still hoping for Nuggets-Wolves, which would be the third consecutive installment – first time, The Joker got the RAID out on Ant (en route to a ROUSING title clinching); second time Ant and company shockingly slayed the Serbian giant and his army, thereby infuriating The Joker’s big a*s, revenge-seeking brothers. Curious to know: has it ever happened, since there were close to or as many teams in the league, where two conference semifinals matchups one year evolved into the two conference finals – and the final four teams remaining – the following year?
Can someone please check on that for me, especially if Nuggets get out to a good-sized lead on Sunday? Maybe post back here with your findings. Thanks ahead of time.
Please carry the team for just one more game Joker.