The Denver Nuggets enter Sunday’s Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder looking to steal another victory on the road and advance to the Western Conference Finals.
Denver was able to extend the series by taking care of business at home in game 6 on Thursday night and they will now have another tough test on the road in Game 7.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15), Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0), and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2).
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15), Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0), and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2).
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Of course, the Nuggets were able to steal Game 1 of the series on the road and they will look to do the same on Sunday afternoon.
Ahead of Sunday's game, the Nuggets made a shocking announcement regarding their star forward Aaron Gordon.
The Nuggets have announced that Gordon will be available for Sunday's game despite dealing with a left hamstring strain that he suffered at the end of Game 6.
This is a major surprise after ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Sunday morning that Gordon had suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and would need several weeks to recover.
Despite this, Gordon was able to go through pregame warmups and he will be available in Game 7, which is a massive boost for the Nuggets.
During the playoffs, the 29-year-old forward is averaging 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 38.2% from three-point range.
Of course, Gordon has also hit two game-winning shots thus far that included a buzzer beating dunk in the first round over the Los Angeles Clippers and continued into Game 1 against the Thunder with a game-winning three-pointer.
May 13, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter of game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
May 13, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter of game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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While Gordon will be available on Sunday, it has not been announced whether he will be on a minutes restriction in the game and if he is, Zeke Nnaji, Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther should have an increased role off the bench.
Fans can catch Sunday’s Game 7 matchup between the Nuggets and Thunder at 3:30 p.m. EST on ABC.