The Nuggets were down 3-1 to the Thunder in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. But Denver battled back and used a 119-107 win at home in Game 6 to force a pivotal Game 7.
Unfortunately, late in the fourth quarter of the win, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon went down with an injury. Gordon was going after a loose ball and came up limping. With just under two minutes left in the game, Gordon was bringing up the ball when Thunder center Chet Holmgren knocked it away from him. While scrambling for it, the Denver forward looks like he felt something in his hamstring.
Aaron Gordon may have gotten injured because the refs failed to call an incredibly obvious foul on Chet Holmgrenpic.twitter.com/a8M3vsAnJe
— Ethical Hoops🏆 (only takes Ws) (@EthicalHoopz) May 16, 2025
Here are the latest updates on whether Gordon is playing in Game 7 against the Thunder.
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Is Aaron Gordon playing tonight vs. Thunder?
On Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Gordon's status was "in doubt" for Game 7 due to a left hamstring strain. The Nuggets were hoping that he would be ready for the winner-take-all matchup; however, Charania followed that up with a report on Sunday that, despite Gordon "searching for ways to play", it is "physically improbable to do so."
While he is not officially out, he is unlikely to suit up against the Thunder.
Denver's Aaron Gordon has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and needs several weeks to recover from the injury, sources tell ESPN. The Nuggets' playoff star has been searching for ways to play in today's Game 7 against Oklahoma City, but it is becoming physically improbable to do so. https://t.co/YG7ishR0A3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 18, 2025
Charania said that the Denver star will need "several weeks" to recover from the injury.
Gordon was asked about his hamstring after Game 6. He said that he felt okay but would have to see how he felt for Game 7. The Nuggets kept the series alive on Thursday night and won't play again until Game 7 on Sunday. Despit giving Gordon an extra night to recover, he won't be in the lineup.
Aaron Gordon on his hamstring:
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) May 16, 2025
“I feel ok. We’ll see. I’m going to start the recovery process now and make sure I’m getting ready for Game 7.”
Full presser ⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/0QaNEIwsJG
Despite the multi-week outlook for recovery, Gordon is starting and going to play in Game 7 of the Nuggets-Thunder series.
Aaron Gordon will play and start in Game 7 for the Nuggets against the Thunder, source tells ESPN, gutting out a Grade 2 hamstring strain that requires weeks to heal. All on the line in Game 7 (3:30 pm ET, ABC). https://t.co/CZOOJOACFW
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 18, 2025
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Aaron Gordon 2024-2025 season stats
Here are Gordon's per-game stats from the 2024-2025 regular season.
- 51 games
- 28.4 minutes
- 14.7 points
- 4.8 rebounds
- 3.2 assists
- 0.3 blocks
- 0.5 steals
- 53.1% FG%
- 43.6% 3FG%
- 81.0% FT%
Here are Gordon's per game stats from the 2024-2025 postseason.
- 13 games
- 38.2 minutes
- 16.8 points
- 7.3 rebounds
- 2.9 assists
- 0.4 blocks
- 0.6 steals
- 48.5% FG%
- 38.2% 3FG%
- 85.1% FT%
What channel is Nuggets vs. Thunder on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
The series finale between the Nuggets and Thunder will air on ABC on Sunday, May 18. It will be live-streamed on Fubo, which carries ABC in its channel lineup, and is currently offering a free trial.
Nuggets vs. Thunder start time
- Date: Sunday, May 18
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Game 7 between the Nuggets and Thunder is the only NBA game scheduled for Sunday. Despite this, the league is having the game tip at 3:30 p.m. ET.