Nuggets vs. Thunder Game 7 Odds Shift Following Aaron Gordon Injury Update

The Denver Nuggets have moved to 8.5-point underdogs in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Nuggets' odds to win Game 7 moved following an injury update on Aaron Gordon. / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets could be in trouble in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Forward Aaron Gordon, who has been huge for Denver with multiple game-winning shots this postseason, could miss Game 7 with a hamstring injury that he suffered in Game 6. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Gordon's status is up in the air for Game 7.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and his status is in doubt for Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell ESPN. Major development heading into Sunday's 3:30 pm ET game on ABC for a Western Conference Finals berth. pic.twitter.com/Zju0lLDwFH

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 17, 2025

The Nuggets opened up as seven-point underdogs on the road against OKC, but that number has shifted dramatically at DraftKings Sportsbook. Denver moved to an 8.5-point underdog in the latest Game 7 odds following the announcement of Gordon's status being in doubt.

The Nuggets are 5-1 against the spread in this series, but they've been playing an extremely short rotation all postseason, basically playing six guys major minutes. If Gordon is out in Game 7, Denver would likely turn to Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup in his place.

Injuries limited Gordon to just 51 games in the regular season, but he's been great in the playoffs, averaging 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game for Denver.

The Thunder remains the favorite to win the NBA Finals, as they are -355 favorites at DraftKings to win Game 7 and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

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