Aaron Gordon Out for Next Two Games

Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets will miss at least the next two games due to a right calf strain sustained during a loss to the Phoenix Suns on Christmas Day. This is the second time this season Gordon has been sidelined for a calf injury, having previously missed a significant part of November. In his absence, Peyton Watson is expected to start, with Hunter Tyson and Julian Strawther seeing increased playing time. The Nuggets struggle with injuries, as Jamal Murray recently returned from a brief absence, and Vlatko Cancar and DaRon Holmes II remain out. The Cleveland Cavaliers, against whom the Nuggets will play next, will also be missing key player Isaac Okoro due to a shoulder injury. The match-up is part of an ongoing rivalry, with both teams dealing with injuries to crucial players.