Nuggets Coach David Adelman Expresses Concern for Aaron Gordons Hamstring Injury Ahead of Game 7

The Denver Nuggets' resilience was on full display in Game 6 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the team may have paid a heavy price for their victory. Forward Aaron Gordon suffered a hamstring injury while chasing after a loose ball late in the game, and his absence will be felt in Game 7 on Sunday.

Gordon was trying to bring the ball up the court when Chet Holmgren knocked it loose, and he and Thunder guard Alex Caruso chased after the ball. As the ball deflected off Gordon's foot and went out of bounds, he could be seen limping and grabbing at his left hamstring. He stayed in the contest for a few seconds but was subbed out in the final minute.

Following the contest, Nuggets coach David Adelman expressed high concern for Gordon's injury, saying, "Aaron is one of our guys - he's the reason why we've won games, and won series, and have a banner hanging up in there." The coach added that Gordon has played through a lot this season and will have multiple days to show improvement before the Nuggets need him to get back on the court for Game 7.

Gordon's injury is significant for the Nuggets, as he has stepped up his game in the playoffs and is averaging 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds in 13 postseason games - both figures are up compared to his regular-season averages. The Nuggets will need Gordon to be at his best if they are to advance in the playoffs and make a deep run this season.

The Nuggets will face a tough challenge in Game 7 on Sunday, as they will be without one of their key players in Gordon. However, with the resilience and determination they have shown throughout the season, it will be interesting to see how they will respond and whether they can overcome this setback to advance in the playoffs.

In the meantime, the Nuggets will have to rely on their other players to step up and fill the void left by Gordon's absence. The team has shown that they are capable of playing without their star player before, and they will need to do so again if they are to have any chance of advancing in the playoffs.

The Nuggets' resilience has been a key factor in their success this season, and it will be interesting to see how they respond to this setback. With a tough opponent like the Oklahoma City Thunder waiting in Game 7, the Nuggets will need all of their strength and determination to come out on top and advance to the next round of the playoffs.