Aaron Gordon put up a profession evening in a basic between the Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors.
Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon’s season ended on a bitter word within the Western Convention semifinals, when he was inhibited by a hamstring harm.
Gordon bravely determined to play on, however they had been finally outdone in a Sport 7 loss to the eventual champions OKC Thunder.
To tip off the brand new season, Aaron Gordon returned with a vengeance, scoring a searing 50 factors for the Nuggets of their opener in opposition to the Warriors, who had been competing of their second recreation.
Sadly for Gordon the Warriors gained 137-131 after 2OT, regardless of his gorgeous 50 level haul.
Aaron Gordon scored 50 factors, additionally including 8 rebounds and a pair of assists. Teammate Nikola Jokic posted a 21-13-10 triple-double.
Gordon’s earlier profession greatest got here in 2017, when he scored 41 for Orlando in opposition to the Nets. His greatest for the Nuggets was in opposition to the Warriors in March, a 38-point efficiency.
Together with his spectacular solution to begin the season, Aaron Gordon grew to become solely the sixth participant ever to attain 50 to start the season.
He’s the primary participant ever to do it for the Denver Nuggets.
- Michael Jordan x2
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Elgin Baylor
- Anthony Davis
- Kyrie Irving
- Aaron Gordon
After the sport within the locker room, Aaron Gordon revealed that he had rejected the possibility to take dwelling the ball as a memento of his scoring.
Gordon was upset by the loss and mentioned he didn’t wish to bear in mind a dropping effort for his group.
The Nuggets proceed their season by dealing with the Phoenix Suns after which the Minnesota Timberwolves as they search to get again on monitor.
