The second round of the NBA playoffs has reached its twilight. On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets will be taking on the first-seeded OKC Thunder in a thrilling Game 7. Denver was able to force the series to one final game after securing an impressive victory on Thursday. Now, they will look to win it and head to the Western Conference Finals. However, before that they have massive storyline that has been developing ahead of a crucial game.

Denver’s forward, Aaron Gordon, has been the talk of the town. ESPN’s Shams Charania earlier reported that Gordon has suffered a devastating Grade 2 left hamstring injury that typically keeps a player out for several weeks, let alone days. After hearing this, many believed that the 29-year-old would no longer be able to suit up for the do-or-die game today against OKC. That was until Denver’s interim head coach, David Adelman, provided a surprising update. 

“He’s going through the process right now. Grade number, I don’t really know…he’s trying to play,” Adelman said about Gordon. “We’ll see when we get to game time.”

The statement left many fans stunned, given the nature of Aaron Gordon’s injury. However, it seems that the Nuggets forward was, in fact, going through a procedure to be able to participate in this game. Denver and its management have left everyone speechless by announcing that Gordon is set to play tonight. 

That’s something the team might need tonight. However, keeping that aside, it seems a bit unusual for Gordon to recover from such a massive setback so quickly. This might indicate that the 29-year-old might be risking his fitness.

Of course, it will take a lot for Aaron Gordon to suit up tonight. It could even involve the risk of him sustaining a much more serious injury. Despite that, he’s trying his best to return to the court tonight. Well, at least as far as his entrace video was concerned.

Aaron Gordon is turning heads with his latest appearance

Just a few hours ago, had you told any Denver fan that Aaron Gordon even had a slight chance of returning to the court on Sunday, they might have laughed in your face. Well, you cannot even blame them because, typically for mere mortals, a Grade 2 injury takes weeks to recover from. However, the 29-year-old Denver forward isn’t cut from the same cloth as anyone else. He’s back on the court within a matter of days, and this has left everyone in awe. It remains to be seen if he’s able to play without minute restrictions.

Nonetheless, just having his presence might be a boost for the rest of the team. Gordon has had a solid season! He’s averaging 16.8 points along with 7.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He has also proved absolutely crucial in the playoffs and has already scored two game-winning buckets.

The Denver forward seems hyped to play in tonight’s must-win matchup. In his entrance video, Gordon was seen waving at fans as he made his way to the court. Despite him being seriously injured, you have to give credit to Aaron Gordon for giving his all for the Nuggets.

However, will he be able to perform at the same level as before? That remains to be seen as the Nuggets go blow-for-blow against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. in a high-intensity Game 7 clash.