The Denver Nuggets will have Aaron Gordon in the lineup for Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite being diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Gordon will start after a successful warm-up session. Originally expected to miss the game, Gordon’s determination led to his inclusion in the starting lineup.
Gordon sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of Game 6, leaving the game early after limping. He contributed 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists in the 119-107 win, forcing a decisive Game 7.
This season, Gordon has averaged 14.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. His performance in the playoffs has been crucial, averaging 14.5 points and 9.2 rebounds against the Thunder. Notable moments include a game-winning 3-pointer in Game 1 and a game-winning dunk in the opening-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets are 5-0 in the postseason when Gordon scores at least 20 points.
Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Oklahoma City. A win for the Nuggets would advance them to the Western Conference finals for the second time in three years. The Thunder, the top seed in the Western Conference, haven’t reached the conference finals since 2016.