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Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon to start despite strained left hamstring • May 18, 2025, 3:13 PM ET (AP)
Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder look to take major step in Game 7 vs. Nuggets • May 17, 2025, 4:17 PM ET (AP)
Gordon has strained hamstring and availability for Game 7 at OKC is in doubt, AP source says • May 17, 2025, 7:26 AM ET (AP)
Strawther provides spark off the bench, even loses a tooth, as Nuggets force Game 7 against Thunder • May 16, 2025, 1:59 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Denver Rockets
Date 1967 - present
Headquarters Denver
Areas Of Involvement basketball
Related People Russell Westbrook • Spencer Haywood • Larry Brown • Carmelo Anthony • Nikola Jokić • Dikembe Mutombo

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