Absent vs minor hamstring injury. Bad news for Denver ahead of Game 7. Jokic partner Aaron Gordon hamstring sprain. What's the actual level of injury?

May 17, 2025

Absent vs minor hamstring injury. Bad news for Denver ahead of Game 7. Jokic partner Aaron Gordon hamstring sprain. What's the actual level of injury?
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, looks to pass the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso defends in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)




Denver Nuggets, who are showing endless potential, have another bad news. Team's key defender and Nicola Jokic's under-the-basket partner Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a hamstring sprain.

It is unclear whether he will play, but his absence has not yet been confirmed. Some media outlets have reported that Gordon can play enough.

Local media in the U.S. reported on the 17th (Korea time) that Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets is uncertain to play in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West semifinals on the 19th due to a hamstring injury that occurred at the end of Game 6.




After the game, Denver interim coach David Adelman said of Gordon's injury, `I'm not sure at the moment.'

ESPN reported 'Aaron Gordon was diagnosed with a hamstring sprain. I don't know how much sprained it is. It is unclear whether he will play in Game 7.

However, the New York Post reported that Aaron Gordon did not put an ice pack on his hamstring sprain after the game, and Gordon's expression was bright. Denver has a two-day break. The possibility of a minor hamstring injury that can be played cannot be ruled out.




However, hamstring injuries are likely to recur. In addition, a minor hamstring injury is also an injury that is likely to lead to colonization.

Already, Golden State did not play until Game 5 after Stephen Curry suffered a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the Western semifinals. However, Curry's hamstring was ruled first-degree, but Aaron Gordon does not appear to be at that level.

In the West, the Minnesota Timberwolves came on a first-come, first-served basis in the final. Denver and Oklahoma City are fighting each other for the other seat. 3 wins and 3 losses until Game 6. It's tight.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.