{"id":713967,"date":"2026-04-19T14:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/713967\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:30:38","slug":"nuggets-reveal-concerning-aaron-gordon-injury-news-after-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/713967\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuggets Reveal Concerning Aaron Gordon Injury News After Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"Aaron\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets has been plagued by a hamstring issue this season.<\/p>\n

The Denver Nuggets<\/a> outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> in Game 1 of their first-round series matchup to take a 1-0 series lead.<\/p>\n

Jamal Murray<\/a> led the way, finishing with 30 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Nikola Jokic<\/a> dropped a triple-double of 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, while Aaron Gordon<\/a> contributed 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n

However, Gordon got banged up late in the game and is currently dealing with an injury ahead of Monday\u2019s Game 2.<\/p>\n

Coach David Adelman Provides Gordon Injury News\"Aaron<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyAaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> during the second quarter at Ball Arena on October 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters<\/a> after the game, coach David Adelman discussed the Nuggets\u2019 116-105<\/a> win over the Timberwolves on Saturday night. Adelman acknowledged the physicality brought in by Chris Finch\u2019s team, but it unfortunately resulted in an injury for Gordon.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a physical series,\u201d Adelman said<\/a>. \u201cThe playoffs are physical, though. the only moment, I just re-watched AG taking the shot in the back from (Julius) Randle<\/a> was concerning. That\u2019s on our report for something that\u2019s bothered him. It was lower back. That was unfortunate, but that\u2019s just the way the game is. These games are that way. Both teams are experienced.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Nuggets haven\u2019t released an injury report for Game 2, but it\u2019s safe to assume that Gordon could pop up after what happened on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Midway through the fourth quarter, Gordon boxed out Randle for a rebound. The Timberwolves forward ran hard into Gordon\u2019s back, causing the Nuggets high-flyer to go down. He was grimacing and holding his back before getting up and continuing to play.<\/p>\n

It has been a rough season for Gordon in terms of injury. He suffered two separate right hamstring strains this season, which limited him to just 36 games. He averaged<\/a> 16.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists.<\/p>\n

Nuggets Dealing With Another Injury\"Peyton<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyPeyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after making a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings<\/a> in the second half at Golden 1 Center on December 11, 2025 in Sacramento, California.<\/p>\n

The Nuggets are no strangers to injuries this season. They have been ravaged by them all season long, with many of their stars and role players going down, including Jokic, at one point during the campaign.<\/p>\n

Injuries led to players like Peyton Watson<\/a> to step up. Watson became the second option on offense behind Murray when top stars like Jokic and Gordon were out.<\/p>\n

With the latest injury news on Gordon, his backup in Watson is likely missing multiple games in the series against the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n

According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post<\/a>, Watson has remained inactive for the Nuggets before Game 1. He\u2019s dealing with a strained right hamstring and could continue missing game in the first round.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeyton Watson was the only inactive player on either team,\u201d Durando wrote. \u201cAs he continues to recover from a right hamstring strain that he reaggravated early this month, the growing sense around the team is that he\u2019ll miss at least a couple more games, a source told The Post.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a starter this season in place of Gordon, Watson played like an All-Star. He averaged<\/a> 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks in 40 starts.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tJuan Paolo David<\/a> Juan Paolo David is a sports journalist covering basketball for Heavy. He has a decade of experience writing about the NBA and WWE. He’s currently based in the Philippines. More about Juan Paolo David<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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