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Aaron Gordon injury update: Will he play in Game 7 against the Thunder?

Aaron Gordon is a fitness doubt for the Denver Nuggets, who face a decisive Conference Semi-Finals clash against Oklahoma City today.

Aaron Gordon is a fitness doubt for the Denver Nuggets, who face a decisive Conference Semi-Finals clash against Oklahoma City today.
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Update:

Aaron Gordon is listed as questionable for the Nuggets’ series decider against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with interim head coach David Adelman revealing that Denver plan to make a “game-time decision” on the power forward’s fitness.

What injury does Aaron Gordon have?

Gordon suffered a hamstring strain in the Nuggets’ Game 6 win over the Thunder on Thursday, as Denver levelled the teams’ Western Conference Semi-Final series at 3-3.

The winner of Game 7 in Oklahoma City will progress to a conference title series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who eliminated the Golden State Warriors in the Conference Semi-Finals.

“Hoping he plays”

Asked if there is any chance that Gordon will be able to face the Thunder in Game 7, Adelman told reporters, per DNVR Sports: “Yes. He just went through the walk-through.

“[It will be a] game-time decision, obviously, but he fully was part of the game plan on both sides of the ball. If Aaron can play, he will play.”

Adelman added: “He looked normal [on Saturday], his motions were good. So, hoping he plays.”

Nuggets’ Game 7 injury report in full:

  • Out: DaRon Holmes II (Achilles tendon)
  • Probable: Jamal Murray (illness), Russell Westbrook (hand)
  • Questionable: Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Hunter Tyson (ankle)

Nuggets vs Thunder: Game 7 schedule and how to watch

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Denver Nuggets today, Sunday May 18, at Paycom Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.

Viewers in the U.S. can watch the action live on ABC. You can stream ABC’s coverage on fubo, which offers a free trial.

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