NBA world reacts to Aaron Gordon’s injury update 

The NBA world has reacted to Aaron Gordon‘s injury update. With Game 7 scheduled for this Sunday, it’s doubtful Gordon will be available to play.

Related: Aaron Gordon’s Game 7 status in doubt after hamstring strain

Gordon has been a crucial part of the Nuggets this postseason. He’s averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game on 48.5% shooting from the field. Plus, he’s hit two game-winners that have helped lead the Nuggets to the spot they are at now.

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Without Gordon, the Nuggets sure will have an uphill battle beating the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA fans react to Aaron Gordon’s injury

The NBA world has reacted to Gordon’s injury on social media. Most are in disbelief of the Nuggets securing a Game 7 victory.

Series is over for Nugs pic.twitter.com/mVFfvDjAkG

— SmackTok (@smacktok) May 17, 2025

Nuggets fans pic.twitter.com/znZndHMxfq

— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) May 17, 2025

Westbrook Going to step up for Nuggets pic.twitter.com/vDjB6WGQuO

— Jay (@JayTheGreat305) May 17, 2025

Joker has to go Lebron 2018 game 7 in Boston without Kevin Love mode.

— Raganrobert (@RobertRagan84) May 17, 2025

Tough loss, you could see him clutching that hammy during the closing minutes of game 6.

— Midtown Mike (@MidtownMike22) May 17, 2025

This is significant news, as Aaron Gordon is all but expected to unfortunately miss Game 7.

There simply isn’t enough time to prepare the hamstring tissue to play effectively enough with just 2+ days in between games.

— Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) May 17, 2025

Winning Game 7 will be challenging for the Nuggets without Gordon. However, with the best player in the world, Nikola Jokic, anything is possible.

About the Author Published May 17, 2025

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