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Nuggets rule Aaron Gordon out of Game 3 against the Timberwolves with tightness in his calf
- Forward Aaron Gordon was ruled out for Game 3 of the first-round NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, April 23, 2026, due to left calf tightness.
- With the first-round series tied 1-1, the Nuggets traveled to Minneapolis for Game 3 looking to regain momentum after blowing a 19-point lead in Game 2.
- Denver remains without forward Peyton Watson, sidelined by a strained right hamstring, while coach David Adelman expressed optimism Watson could return during the series.
- Missing Gordon, who averaged 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds this season, creates a significant void for the Nuggets, as the veteran provides essential rim protection and versatile playmaking.
- Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards remains a focal point of the rivalry as both teams battle for control at Target Center, where the series continued Thursday.
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Nuggets rule Aaron Gordon out of Game 3 against the Timberwolves with tightness in his calf
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was ruled out of Game 3 of the first-round NBA playoff series at Minnesota because of tightness in his left calf muscle.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left11Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Left
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- 69% of the sources lean Left
69% Left
L 69%
C 31%
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