Aaron Gordon Out for Game 3 Against Minnesota With Calf Injury
The Denver Nuggets are heading into Game 3 of their playoff matchup against the Timberwolves without one of their key wings. Aaron Gordon will miss the game due to a calf injury, the team announced.
Gordon Sidelined at Critical Moment
With the series heading to Minneapolis, the Nuggets will have to figure out their rotation without Gordon in the lineup. The starting wing's injury comes at a pivotal point in the series, forcing Denver to adjust on the fly and get other players to step up in his absence.
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The Nuggets will need to manage Game 3 without their usual defensive versatility and scoring depth from the wing position. How the team adapts to Gordon's absence could very well determine whether they can keep pace with Minnesota in this series.
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