Jokic Concerned Over Gordon's Health

The Denver Nuggets are grappling with growing concerns over Aaron Gordon's health following his absence from Game 3 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gordon was sidelined with a calf injury, a setback that contributed to the Nuggets' 113-96 loss and put them behind 2-1 in the series. Star player Nikola Jokic expressed his apprehension, noting he was aware of Gordon's impending absence several days before the game. This situation is particularly worrying given Gordon's history of lower-body injuries throughout the regular season, where he played in only 36 games.

The forward's past decision to play through a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in the previous year's playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder is now being re-examined. This choice to push through significant pain may have implications for his current soft-tissue issues, including the recent calf problem. As the Nuggets aim to avoid a 3-1 deficit, their immediate focus is on getting Gordon healthy for upcoming games in the crucial first-round matchup.