The Denver Nuggets went head-to-head with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 4 on the road on Saturday night. Leading up to the game, the Nuggets had Aaron Gordon’s status listed as questionable. He’s been dealing with a calf-related setback.
Fortunately, Gordon was cleared for action after he missed the Game 3 loss for the Nuggets on Thursday night. However, Gordon did have another scare with a little over six minutes left to go in the third quarter.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
As the Nuggets were working on finding some positive separation from the Timberwolves, Gordon was seen leaving the court for the locker room to get checked out by the medical staff.
Fortunately, Gordon was able to return to the Nuggets’ bench as the fourth quarter of the matchup approached. It appears that the Nuggets did not find anything that needed to keep him out for the remainder of the matchup.
Gordon returned to the court to help the Nuggets close out Game 4 on the road.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 21: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets exits the game due to injury in the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on November 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
When Gordon went back to the locker room, he had played 20 minutes. The veteran forward was shooting 4-11 from the field, and made just 1-5 shots from three. Along with his scoring, Gordon came down with one rebound.
During Gordon’s first two playoff games this season, he averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. The veteran forward was shooting 42.1% from the field, and 22.2% from beyond the arc.