The Denver Nuggets took care of business against a struggling Memphis Grizzlies team on Wednesday night (April 8).
Denver won with a score of 136-119.
The veteran forward Aaron Gordon checked in for 22 minutes. He had a quiet night on the scoring front. Gordon shot 2-6 from the field and scored six points. He also had six assists and two rebounds.
Lately, Aaron Gordon has been under a microscope as he’s been battling some physical setbacks. It hasn’t been enough to take him off the court in recent weeks, but it’s something on the mind of fans as the NBA Playoffs approach.
Denver Nuggets Fans Address A Big Aaron Gordon Question
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MAY 05: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the first quarter of Round Two Game One of the 2025 NBA Playoffs O at Paycom Center on May 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Following Wednesday night’s win over the Grizzlies, a Nuggets fan wondered why Gordon wouldn’t be “put on ice” until the postseason.
Here’s how the fan base responded on Reddit:
“I donât know if you noticed, but he only played 22 minutes tonight. Keeping him in basketball shape without overworking him issues ideal. Better than shutting him down,” BRAX7ON said.
“Momentum. Weâre clicking at the right time if AG just decides to sit out if could ruin chemistry. Jones and PWat are a different story because they can play well without Jokic they donât really need chemistry,” imaginingsalt stated.
“Not playing for 10 days and going into playoff intensity basketball probably isn’t as helpful as you think,” Lynch47 said.
“Because he is rusty, staying healthy is a must, but we must shake some rust off. And you can only do that with playing time. Also, we need to condition him for the heavy minutes in the playoffs. Playing him 20-25 mins now is better than resting him, then suddenly putting him in playoff games for 40 mins,” OyeCorazon added.
“Donât want to kill the momentum. If youâve ever trained for a race or any other competition, you know you need to be smart about your recovery time. Too much and you start to lose your fitness and focus⦔ whatabouttheotherguy said.
“Dudes missed a good portion of the season with injuries. He’s now healthy, 30, in the prime of his career. Let him ball,” said BuddhaRockstar.
The Nuggets Are Nearing A Critical Run
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MAY 05: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets watches his three-point shot during the fourth quarter of Round Two Game One of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on May 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
The 2025-2026 NBA season is reaching the finish line. If all goes as expected, the Nuggets will wrap up the year as the No. 3 team in the Western Conference.
There is no question that the Nuggets are contenders. They might not be the favorites, but if all goes right on the health front, they could be the biggest threat to the teams in front of them.
There are pros and cons to putting a player on ice. The obvious pro is lowering the risk of injury over the next two weeks.
But as many suggest, it’s difficult to disrupt a team that’s firing off 10 wins in a row before making the playoffs. There are risks on both sides. Clearly, the Nuggets are making the choice that most fans agree with.
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