The Denver Nuggets had an important injury report update ahead of their NBA Cup matchup vs. the Houston Rockets.

Aaron Gordon was out of action for the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-118. The 6-foot-8 forward sat out due to a hamstring injury, which has also placed a question mark over his availability for Denver’s next game.

The Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is listed as probable with hamstring injury management in a key NBA Cup matchup. Full injury report.

Here are a few things to watch for in the Rockets-Nuggets matchup: Last season, the Rockets faced Nikola Jokic only once, and in that game, he logged 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.

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“He’s good. He has some moves,” Jokic said after a 125-118 Nuggets win. “He’s definitely crafty. He’s unorthodox. Great touch around the rim, feel for the game. It’s good to see somebody different.”

The Denver Nuggets were able to get back to their winning ways against the a healthy Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans after seeing their extensive winning streak come to an end the game prior, walking away with a nice 125-118 victory for their 11th on the season.

The Nuggets are said to be actively looking for a certain position that can add shooting, even before Christian Braun’s ankle injury.