Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets Suffer a Major Setback

The Denver Nuggets will be without one of their key players for at least a month. Aaron Gordon is suffering from a hamstring injury and will undergo a new evaluation in four to six weeks.

The news comes at a time when Gordon was having his best season since joining the NBA. In the 13 games played so far, he is averaging 18.8 points, the highest of his career.

The player had already missed two of the team's last three games due to this physical issue. However, he decided to participate in the 112-109 victory against the Houston Rockets last Friday, although he could only stay on the court for just over three minutes and scored only one point.

Gordon's absence poses an additional setback for a Nuggets team that is also missing Christian Braun, still over a month away from returning due to a left ankle sprain.

At 30 years old, Gordon has been instrumental in Denver's early season, which has started with a record of 12-4. In points per game, he is only surpassed by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, highlighting his importance in the team's framework.

Bad timing for the injury

This record keeps the Nuggets in second place in the West, just behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. Last season, they finished fourth and fell to the Thunder in seven games in the conference semifinals.

Both teams have not yet faced each other this season. Their first game is scheduled for February 1st, and if there are no complications, both Braun and Gordon could be available for that matchup.