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Is Aaron Gordon Playing in Game 7? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Nuggets vs. Thunder)

The latest injury update for Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Peter Dewey

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon. / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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UPDATE: Aaron Gordon will start and play in Game 7 despite his hamstring injury.

UPDATE: Aaron Gordon will warm up to see if he can play in Game 7. Gordon has been saying since Saturday that he intends to give it a go, but it was reported earlier that he's dealing with a month-long injury.

UPDATE: Aaron Gordon has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and needs several weeks to recover, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. It is appearing unlikely that he will play in Game 7.

Denver Nuggets star forward Aaron Gordon suffered a left hamstring strain in Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he's officially listed as questionable for Game 7 on Sunday afternoon.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Friday that Gordon's status for Game 7 was in doubt after being diagnosed with the injury, which could be a huge blow to Denver.

Following Charania's report, the odds for the Nuggets-Thunder game shifted, with Denver moving from +7 to +8.5. The Nuggets have settled as eight-point underdogs in the latest odds.

On the bright side for Denver, Gordon reportedly went through a full walk-through on Saturday, a positive sign for this chances of suiting up in Game 7.

Gordon has been vital to Denver's success in this postseason, hitting multiple game-winning shots while averaging 6.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He's shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from 3 in the playoffs.

If Gordon is able to go, it would be a major boost to a Denver team that is 5-1 against the spread in this series. Here's how I'd bet on the Nuggets forward in the prop market in this matchup.

Best Aaron Gordon Prop Bet for Game 7 vs. Thunder

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

  • Aaron Gordon OVER 9.5 Rebounds and Assists (-120)

If he's able to play, Gordon could be a great target in the prop market in this win-or-go-home matchup.

Gordon has been an impact player all postseason, and he’s averaging 9.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in this series.

Gordon has cleared this line in four of his six games, including a seven-rebound, seven-assist showing in Game 6. The veteran forward has a pretty solid floor when it comes to these props, as he’s playing a ton of minutes (37.5 per game) while averaging 13.5 rebound chances and 8.5 potential assists per game in the series.

Gordon could end up pushing the OVER on this number in rebounds alone, so I love this combo prop for Game 7.

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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Peter Dewey
PETER DEWEY

Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. A New York City resident, he is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.

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