The Denver Nuggets will be without key forward Aaron Gordon for their second straight matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Gordon, who has been dealing with a calf injury, has officially been ruled out, leaving Denver short-handed as they look to bounce back from Sunday’s 127-103 loss.
Gordon’s absence is a significant blow for the Nuggets, as he plays a crucial role in their defensive schemes and provides valuable scoring and rebounding. Without him, Denver will need increased contributions from other frontcourt players, especially with Nikola Jokić listed as questionable after suffering a hard fall in the previous game.
The Thunder, meanwhile, remain at full strength, with Chet Holmgren available to play both ends of a back-to-back for the first time since recovering from a hip injury. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who torched the Nuggets for 40 points on Sunday, will look to continue his dominant run as the MVP frontrunner.
With Denver already missing Gordon and potentially Jokić or Jamal Murray, Monday’s rematch could be another major test of the team’s depth. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. CT at the Paycom Center.