NBA: Gordon out indefinitely after suffering lacerations to face and hand

AP , Wednesday 27 Dec 2023

Aaron Gordon will be away indefinitely from the Denver Nuggets after suffering lacerations to his face and hand from a dog bite on Christmas.

Aaron Gordon
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, center, argues after being called for a foul with referee Michael Smith, left, as head coach Michael Malone looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Denver. Photo: AP

 

The team announced the injury to the 28-year-old forward on Wednesday. The Nuggets added that Gordon “is in good condition" but will remain away from the team as he recovers.

Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds for the defending NBA champions. He had 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 120-114 win over Golden State on Christmas.

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