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Nuggets Make Major Announcement Before Game 7 Against Thunder
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It's nearly time for the second round of the NBA Playoffs to come to a close, with the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder set for a Game 7 on Sunday afternoon.

The Eastern Conference Finals are set, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals.

The winner of the Nuggets and Thunder will play the Timberwolves in a battle to make the NBA Finals.

The 48-minute battle between the two sides is set to bring a high level of entertainment, as they have been neck and neck all series long.

Denver could have quite an issue, however.

In the Nuggets' Game 6 win over the Thunder, Aaron Gordon seemingly suffered a hamstring injury.

The Nuggets have since learned it was a left hamstring strain, leaving his status for Game 7 in doubt.

On Saturday, the eve of the win-or-go-home matchup, the Nuggets announced a handful of injury updates. Gordon -- who is having a career-best playoff run -- is labeled "questionable" heading into the matchup.

Notably, the announcement dubs Jamal Murray probable, as is the case for Russell Westbrook.

Murray was dealing with an illness before Game 6, though he claims his playing status was never in doubt.

Westbrook, on the other hand, is dealing with a right hand sprain. While this won't keep him off the court, it might impact his ability to perform at his best.

The biggest domino, though, will be whether or not Gordon is able to hit the hardwood with the Nuggets for the pivotal matchup.

Murray and Westbrook will both play, so there isn't much concern there. Even if Gordon is good to go, the injury could impact his play.

Denver will be facing a daunting environment in Oklahoma City, but they are the veteran team with championship experience, which plays into their advantage.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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