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."

The odds of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon suiting up in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals are dwindling.