Gordon "looked normal," Adelman said. "His motions were good. So, hoping he plays." In the event that he doesn't play, though, the Nuggets will be prepared. "We walked through a lot of stuff today with different people having [his] responsibilities," Adelman said. "But, like I said, the hope is the responsibilities will be Aaron's."

Gordon will miss not only a critical Game 7 vs. OKC on Sunday, but also the Western Conference Finals (if Denver advances).

The Nuggets forward reportedly will attempt to play through a hamstring injury that typically takes weeks to heal.