Nuggets Tough Guy! Gordon will strive to participate in the tiebreak battle with injuries: Continue treatment + participate in training throughout the whole process

On May 18, according to the Nuggets' record Tony Jones, sources revealed that Aaron Gordon's status in the tiebreak battle will be listed as "suspicious (maybe 50% on the field)". The 29-year-old striker suffered a hamstring strain in the sixth game and will continue to receive treatment to strive to make his debut.

Nuggets head coach David Adelman told reporters that Gordon participated in the team's tactical positioning training and is expected to decide whether to play before the tiebreak game. "He participated in the training throughout the process," Adelman said, "including tactical arrangements on both sides of the offense and defense. So if Aaron (Gordon) can play, he will definitely play."

Previous MRI examination showed that Gordon suffered a hamstring strain, and he strained his left hamstring while grabbing the ball in the fourth quarter of Game 6. He then began rubbing the hamstrings, staying on the field at first, but quit the game in the last few minutes. After the game, he was in a good mood in the locker room and talked and laughed with his teammates.

In Denver's playoff journey, Gordon's value to the Nuggets is absolutely critical. He has already hit two winning goals in the playoffs, one in the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers and the other in the first game of the series against the Thunder. He performed well on both sides of the offense and defense. Gordon has always been one of the team's leaders and has brought together the entire roster.

Medical experts have said that if the hamstring strain is first level, it needs to rest for 1-2 weeks, and if it is second level, it requires 3-6 weeks of rest. Previously, Curry had suffered a similar injury and missed the Warriors' last four games in the Western Conference semi-finals.

If Gordon also cannot play or is seriously damaged in form, the Thunder will gain a significant advantage. Even with Gordon, the Nuggets lack depth. Without him, Denver's rotation could have enabled players like Najib who have played very few playoffs.

Team reporter Jones said that if Gordon was absent, the Nuggets might let Watson replace him as he started. Watson is tall and athletic, and can provide energy and basket protection. But he can't provide Gordon's shooting, ball-handling, organizational skills and single defense capabilities. This will put Jokic and Murray in more responsibility under the already heavy burden. However, now all signs indicate that the possibility of Gordon playing in the tiebreak continues to increase.