When the clubs play Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Oklahoma City on Sunday, the Denver Nuggets may also be missing one of their key players. Aaron Gordon is a "game-time decision" due to a strained left hamstring. Gordon sustained the injury late in Thursday's home victory over Denver, 119-107, forcing Game 7.
Denver will likely have to rely more on Peyton Watson, who is averaging 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 14 minutes per game in the series, if Gordon is unable to play or is limited. In almost 37 minutes each game, Gordon is averaging 14.5 points and 9.2 rebounds. Nikola Jokic, the star of the Nuggets, has improved significantly over the past two games after having a rough start to the series. He averages 36.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, 1.5 turnovers, and 66.7 percent shooting from the field. The Thunder are in danger of being eliminated after winning 68 games in the regular season.