Nuggets tough guys! Gordon will try to take the injury to the tiebreaker: continue to heal + participate in training throughout the training

On May 18, Beijing time, according to Nuggets reporter Tony Jones, sources revealed that Aaron Gordon's status in the tie-break will be listed as "doubtful (50% likely to play)", the 29-year-old forward suffered a hamstring strain in Game 6, and he will continue to receive treatment to be able to play.

Nuggets head coach David Adelman told reporters that Gordon was involved in the team's tactical movement and is expected to decide whether to play before the tiebreaker. "He's been involved in training throughout," Adelman said, "including the tactical set-up on both ends of the floor." So if Aaron (Gordon) can play, he's going to play. ”

An MRI showed that Gordon suffered a hamstring strain, which he strained in the fourth quarter of Game 6. He then began rubbing his hamstrings, initially staying on the pitch but exiting the game in the final minutes. After the game, he was in a good mood in the dressing room, talking and laughing with his teammates.

In Denver's playoff journey, Gordon's value to the Nuggets is absolutely crucial. He's hit two game-winning shots in the playoffs, one against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round and the other in the first game of the series against the Thunder. He was excellent on both ends of the floor. Gordon has been one of the leaders of the team and has rallied the entire squad.

Medical experts have said that hamstring strains require 1-2 weeks of rest if they are level 1, and 3-6 weeks of rest if they are level 2. Previously, Curry suffered a similar injury and missed the Warriors' final four games in the Western Conference semifinals.

If Gordon is also unavailable or is severely impaired, the Thunder will gain a significant advantage. Even with Gordon, the Nuggets lack depth. Without him, Denver's rotation could use players like Najib, who have rarely played in the playoffs.

Jones said the Nuggets could start Watson, who is tall and athletic and provides energy and basket protection, if Gordon is sidelined. But he can't provide Gordon's shooting, ball handling, playmaking and individual defense. That would put Jokic and Murray with more responsibility on top of their already heavy burdens. Now, however, there are signs that the likelihood of Gordon stealing seven games continues to increase.