Aaron Gordon, the forward for the Denver Nuggets, has a strained left hamstring, putting his availability for Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in jeopardy. This information comes from a source familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity as the severity of the injury remains undisclosed.

Gordon exhibited signs of discomfort during the Nuggets’ recent victory over the Thunder, which ended with a score of 119-107, thus tying their playoff series.

The victor of this matchup will advance to the Western Conference finals to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. If Gordon cannot play, either Peyton Watson or Russell Westbrook might start instead.

Gordon’s presence is crucial for the Nuggets, who usually rotate only three bench players during games. Throughout the playoffs, Gordon has averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds, contributing significantly to the Nuggets’ performance, including a previous playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

After Thursday’s game, Gordon expressed that his hamstring felt “OK,” stating, “Just not entirely sure what happened. I’ll recover and see what I can do in Game 7.”

This season, he faced challenges, playing only 51 games due to a strained right calf and a sprained left ankle, averaging 14.7 points. Additionally, Michael Porter Jr. is dealing with a left shoulder injury.