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Nuggets make rough Aaron Gordon NBA Playoffs injury decision vs. Timberwolves
TL;DR
Aaron Gordon has been ruled out for Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs against the Timberwolves due to a calf injury. This decision significantly impacts the Nuggets' strategy moving forward in the series, which is currently tied at 1-1.
Key points
- Aaron Gordon ruled out for Game 3
- Suffering from a left calf injury
- Nuggets and Timberwolves series tied at 1-1
- Coach David Adelman must adjust strategies
- Gordon previously dealt with a hamstring injury
Denver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesAaron GordonNikola Jokic
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The NBA Playoffs series between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied at 1-1. However, it looks like Nikola Jokic will be shorthanded in Game 3. This is because Aaron Gordon got a big injury update that changes Coach David Adelman and his schemes a lot. How bad is it?
Nuggets rule out Gordon vs. Timberwolves in Game 3
Aaron Gordon has officially been ruled out for Game 3 of the Nuggets and Timberwolves' NBA Playoffs first-round series, per Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime. Reportedly, the Nuggets forward is suffering from a calf injury.
Notably, he is experiencing tightness in that left calf. This is also not the first time that Coach David Adelman and the Nuggets had to face his injury reality. Gordon was only able to play 36 games alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for their 2025-26 campaign. In the lead up to the NBA Playoffs, he was able to play but was clearly just not the same player after a different hamstring problem.
Against the Timberwolves, Gordon is also hitting a lot of lows in the NBA Playoffs in terms of production. Coach Adelman has only seen Gordon attempt an average four field goals per game and he only hits 42.1% of them while scoring 12.5 points. Jokic and the Nuggets still got some great things out of him despite this. Notably, he grabs about 7.5 rebounds for the Nuggets.
Q&A
What is the status of Aaron Gordon's injury for Game 3?
Aaron Gordon has officially been ruled out for Game 3 due to tightness in his left calf.
How does Aaron Gordon's injury affect the Nuggets' playoff strategy?
Gordon's absence will require Coach David Adelman to adjust his game plan significantly, impacting the Nuggets' performance in the series.
What previous injuries has Aaron Gordon faced this season?
Earlier in the season, Gordon struggled with a hamstring issue and played only 36 games alongside teammates Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.