The Denver Nuggets have suffered from injuries throughout the season, and this has happened to most of their starters. The latest player to return from injury was Aaron Gordon, who had missed 17 consecutive games with a hamstring strain. It's an injury that has bothered Gordon for most of the season, but he was able to get back on the court facing the New York Knicks.
Gordon didn't have his best game as he tries to shake off the grief of missing so many games, but he learned a few things through the process. One of those things is what to do to avoid another injury.
"I'm going to the gym first," Gordon said, via Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. "Much, much earlier. Warming up more diligently."
There's always a possibility that Gordon's injury could flare up again, but that's something he's not worried about.
Gordon said, "I have to stay on top of it. But I play without any worries." "When you're worried about an injury, that's usually the case. So I feel great. My body feels good. It's just time and game momentum that I need to get back to now, but I'm feeling good."
Gordon has been vital for the Nuggets over the past few years and has created a great rapport with Nikola Jokic on the court. With him back in the lineup, working under the post or on the perimeter the offense should be able to get easy buckets.
First, Gordon needs to find his personal rhythm back after missing so much time, and things will work themselves out from there. With the Western Conference standings being tight, this is the right time for the Nuggets to try to get healthy in order to get the best seeding.
