Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon scores 20 in season-opening loss to Thunder
The gist
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon scored 20 points in Denver's 96-84 season-opening loss to Oklahoma City.
His health and fit loom large after he played just 36 games last season.
How it unfolded
- Oct 22, 2026In Denver's 96-84 season-opening road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Gordon totaled 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in 29 minutes, pacing Denver in scoring.
- Oct 24, 2026The Nuggets' injury report ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans was revealed.
- Oct 26, 2026After the Nuggets' narrow victory over the Pelicans, Gordon praised the new system and his role, saying he likes the flow and can be a floor general and defensive general with the second unit.