Overview

• Aaron Gordon, initially listed as questionable, has been upgraded to starter for Game 7 despite a Grade 2 hamstring strain that typically requires weeks of recovery.
• Nuggets interim coach David Adelman confirmed Gordon’s participation in pregame walkthroughs and emphasized his willingness to play if medically cleared.
• Denver faces a depth disadvantage as Hunter Tyson and DaRon Holmes II are out, while Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook are probable and expected to play.
• The winner of this Game 7 will advance to the Western Conference Finals to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Denver relying on their championship experience and Oklahoma City on their home-court advantage.
• Both teams have leaned heavily on their stars, with Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivering standout performances throughout the series.