The Denver Nuggets may face a tough Game 7 without key forward Aaron Gordon, who was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after pulling up late in the fourth quarter of their Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Injury Details and Game 6 Recap

Gordon sustained the hamstring injury during a scramble for a loose ball late in Game 6, limping before exiting the game. Despite the injury, he contributed 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists as the Nuggets forced a decisive Game 7 with a 119-107 victory at Ball Arena.

Gordon’s Impact in Playoffs

The 29-year-old forward has been instrumental in Denver’s playoff run, averaging 14.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game against the Thunder. He’s delivered clutch moments including a game-winning 3-pointer in Game 1 and a game-winning dunk earlier this postseason. The Nuggets have remained undefeated (5-0) when Gordon scores 20 or more points.

Game 7 Preview

The winner of Game 7, scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Oklahoma City, will advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder, the top seed with a 68-14 record, have not reached the conference finals since 2016, while the Nuggets aim to make it for the second time in three years.