Following the frustrating 112-105 loss to the Thunder after a disappointing fourth quarter from their supporting cast, the Denver Nuggets lost the golden opportunity to secure their semifinal journey. Except Nikola Jokic’s four made field goals, the rest of the roster combined to make just 1 for 15 shooting in the final period. The collapse swung the momentum of Denver’s postseason, as they are now trailing 3-2 in the series and facing a possible elimination. This indicates a clear contrast from their first-round matchup against the Clippers: they secured a 3-2 series lead into game six and closed it out on the road.
In this environment of dissatisfaction, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon did not show any interest in talking about his missed shots. Instead, he pointed out a report from ESPN about an alleged locker room exchange with Russell Westbrook after game 2 of the previous series.
He stated, “Earlier, I caught wind of an article that came out about Russell Westbrook. And in our locker room after game two, which was a completely arbitrary article, pointless, and unnecessary by whoever put it out. Russ is one of the most talented basketball players who has ever played the game of basketball.”
Asked Aaron Gordon about the game and he just went OFF on the @espn article that cast Russell Westbrook as a bad teammate.
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) May 14, 2025
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Showing his eternal brotherhood towards Westbrook, he added, “Quite frankly, he’s been great for us all year long. We’re brothers. We spend more time with our team than we do with our own family.” Gordon made it clear the team remains united and added further, “He’s gonna continue to be great for us, and he’s gonna make a huge impact. And he’s gonna help us win these next two games.”
Aaron Gordon’s Impact On His Team
Gordon has been a consistent force for the Nuggets throughout their 2025 playoff run. He stepped up with a big-time performance when it mattered the most. In game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, Gordon scored a double-double on the board with 15 points, a career playoff-high 16 rebounds, six assists, and a block. Despite the teams’ 92-87 loss. In the pivotal game three overtime win, he contributed 22 points on 7 of 11 shooting, including four made threes. He added eight rebounds and five assists in 46 minutes of play.
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Gordon’s impact was evident earlier in the series and during the first-round battle with the Los Angeles Clippers. In game one against the Thunder, he posted 22 points with 14 rebounds, including a key three-pointer late to seal the victory. Back in Game 5, Gordon delivered an efficient 23 points, going 8 of 9 from the free-throw line and helping Denver regain control of the series.
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