Aaron Gordon injury: Nuggets coach David Adelman raises concern with post-game comments about breakout star

Denver Nuggets fans can exhale for now after Nikola Jokic and Co. picked up a 119-107 win over the OKC Thunder on Thursday to stay alive and force a Game 7. However, Aaron Gordon’s health could be a real concern heading into the do-or-die matchup.

Late in Game 6, Gordon lost the ball and, while diving for it alongside Alex Caruso, appeared to plant awkwardly before immediately clutching his upper left hamstring.

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In his postgame remarks, Nuggets coach David Adelman didn’t offer any definitive update but made it clear the injury is cause for concern.

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“At this point, I have no idea,” he said. “It’s really nice to have two days off (but the) concern level would be high, obviously.”

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Game 7 is set for Sunday in OKC, with the winner moving on to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals.

Aaron Gordon has played a pivotal role for the Nuggets in this postseason, already delivering two game-winners, including the dagger in Game 1 of this series. He also buried a clutch 3 in Game 3 that helped push the Nuggets to an overtime win.

Though he scored just five points in Game 6, Gordon still filled the stat sheet with seven assists, seven rebounds and a team second-best plus-17 in 38 minutes of play.

How has Aaron Gordon fared in Game 7s?

Aaron Gordon has played in two Game 7s, both coming within a single calendar year.

The first came last year in the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves in May 2024. He finished with four points, four rebounds and two assists in 42 minutes, shooting just 2-of-5.

He redeemed that showing in a Game 7 during this year’s first round against the LA Clippers, where he posted 22 points, five assists and four rebounds on 9-of-16 shooting to help lift the Nuggets into their series with OKC.

With the team’s future hanging in the balance, Gordon’s availability looms large for the Nuggets. On Thursday, Jamal Murray was a game-time decision due to illness but suited up and delivered a solid performance.

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John Ezekiel Hirro is an experienced NBA and WNBA journalist at Sportskeeda, with over five years in the field as a news correspondent, sports writer, and Editor-in-Chief. His sports writing career began in high school, where he garnered numerous accolades, including being named the national sports writing champion in 2016.

He earned his journalism degree from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines in 2024 and served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Varsitarian, the university's official student publication, for four years—the longest in history.

A passionate basketball enthusiast, he became a fan of the OKC Thunder during the Russ-KD-Harden era. Russell Westbrook, his all-time favorite athlete, impressed him by stepping up as MVP after Kevin Durant's departure. His current favorite players include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, who he believes are the future of the OKC franchise.

He excels in game analysis and rapid news story turnaround, drawing inspiration from the journalistic styles of Woj and Shams. He emphasizes thorough research to ensure accuracy in his articles. One of his most memorable moments is Russell Westbrook breaking Oscar Robertson's record with his 42nd triple-double and securing a 106-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Outside of writing, he enjoys listening to music and creating Spotify playlists.

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