TheDenver Nuggetswill not have forwardAaron Gordonwhen they take on theOklahoma City Thunderin Sunday's Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Gordon sustained the injury chasing a loose ball late inthe Nuggets' 119-107 Game 6 victoryagainst the Thunder. ESPN reported Sunday morning thatGordon has a Grade 2 hamstring strainand will need several weeks to recover. It's a huge loss for the Nuggets. Gordon was tabbed as "the soul of this team" by players such asNikola Jokićand has played a crucial role in Denver's success throughout the postseason. He hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds ofGame 1that put the Nuggets ahead and proved to be the difference in a121-119 victoryagainst the Thunder. Gordon is averaging 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds (3.5 offensive boards per game) and 2.9 assists and shooting 48.5% from the field, 38.2% on 3-pointers and 85.1% on free throws in the playoffs. TheOklahoma City Thunderwill play theDenver Nuggetson Sunday, May 18, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and air on ABC and ESPN+. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Aaron Gordon injury to keep him out for Game 7 vs Thunder: Report
