The Denver Nuggets are meeting with the Utah Jazz on April 1.
When the Nuggets last played, they faced the Golden State Warriors on March 29. Entering the game, the Nuggets ruled out the veteran forward, Aaron Gordon.
Nuggets head coach David Adelman addressed the setback. He had some alarming comments, thinking of the worst-case scenario if Gordon re-injured his calf. Ultimately, the Nuggets seem to be confident that Gordon will be fine going forward.
David Adelman’s Statement on March 29:
“It’s just too delicate to play him,” Adelman told reporters, via the Denver Post.
“If something happens, even if something small happens, and he’s out for two weeks or whatever it is, that’s a killer with this many games to go. So no reason to (play him). Sometimes I really don’t know (if the injury is serious). Majority of the time, you really do want them to at least try. Go out there and see where their body is at. Today is not one of those times.”
Aaron Gordon’s Official Injury Report Status vs Utah Jazz
The Nuggets announced their official injury report on Tuesday, March 31, with Gordon listed as probable. While he’s not guaranteed to make his return, he has a good chance.
As for the rest of the report, it includes Spencer Jones (out with a right hamstring strain), and Zeke Nnaji (out with a left hip strain).
The Nuggets rolled out Gordon for just one of their previous three games.
In the game he played, which occurred against the Jazz on March 27, Gordon appeared on the court for 31 minutes. The veteran forward produced 17 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. He shot 50.0% from the field.
The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 135-129. They also won the two games without Gordon, beating the Dallas Mavericks and the Warriors.
This season, Gordon has appeared in 32 games for Denver. The 30-year-old is making 50.1% of his shots from the field, averaging 16.6 points per game. He is also coming down with 5.9 rebounds per game, and producing 2.5 assists per game.
The Nuggets enter Wednesday’s action with a 48-28 record. They are officially playoff-bound, and in the midst of a six-game winning streak.
Denver and Utah are set for a 9 PM ET tip.