[Observation] Second-degree hamstring strain, heroism behind Gordon s tiebreak

Sports Weekly All-Media Reporter Li Xilin

There is always a kind of power that makes us cry, and there is always a kind of hero that makes us respect it. The real heroism in life is to still love it after realizing the truth of life. The real heroism in the NBA are to bet on his career and play resolutely even though he knows that he may not be able to win the game with an injury.

Hamstring second-degree strain was injured, and it took several weeks to recuperate. When the famous reporter Charanie revealed the inside story of Aaron Gordon's injury, almost everyone thought he could not fight the tiebreak battle. After all, Curry suffered a hamstring strain and had a four-game quit, but he had no choice but to watch the Warriors being eliminated by the Timberwolves. However, Gordon stood on the stage of the tiebreak battle. He played for 25 minutes, scored 8 points and 11 rebounds, and his rebounds were tied for the highest in the game.

Nuggets took the lead in the first quarter, playing 26-21, but they then collapsed and eventually suffered a crushing defeat of 93-125. Gordon and Porter Jr. were both plagued by serious injuries, and the team's bench strength was too weak, and the Nuggets lost completely in the tiebreak battle.

Regarding Gordon playing with a hamstring injury, Jokic said: "I told him not to play. You can see that he struggled a little on the court and it was difficult to move. He is still alive, he went on the court to fight with us, and we are only grateful for it."

The person involved said after the game: "I'm pretty sure I will play in this game, and I will fight for my teammates as much as possible." However, the hamstring injury obviously limited his performance. He could not make moves unscrupulously, and his offense and defense power was suppressed. Even when warming up before the game, Gordon only dared to do minor movements to avoid affecting the hamstrings.

The five starting players were two of them lost their combat effectiveness due to injuries, and it was difficult for the Nuggets to compete with the Thunder, who had the highest regular season record. Gordon was still unwilling to be eliminated after losing the tiebreak battle. In his opinion, if the team stays healthy, they will be able to pass this level. In other words, if the playoff schedule is looser, he may not suffer from a hamstring strain, and perhaps the Nuggets can defeat the Thunder to advance.

"It would be great if there was an extra day of rest for the whole season or the entire playoffs, so we could stay energetic to participate in the game, because many times (the one that determines the winner) is the healthiest team, not necessarily the strongest team (win), and the healthiest team can win." Gordon said. He then complained that the playoff schedule this season was too intensive. The Nuggets have played 14 playoff games in the past 29 days, with only two games apart more than one day.

"If there are a few more days between two games in the playoffs, even if you play until the tiebreak, of course, teams that end the series early should get a break, but if (between the two games) a trip day and a recovery day, the game will be better," Gordon said.

Such a intensive schedule is very unfavorable for teams with poor lineup depth and also for teams with relatively old age structure. Jokic also feels that the Nuggets' lineup is insufficient to limit the team. "We do need more depth. It looks like those teams with longer rotations and deeper benches are winning games like the Pacers, Thunder and Timberwolves," Jokic said.

Say goodbye to this season, Gordon needs to recover from his injuries. He contributed two finals and one draw in this year's playoffs. This tough guy tried to save the Nuggets again in the tiebreak battle, trying to fight against God, but still failed. In any case, Gordon this season is enough to make countless people respect it!