The Denver Nuggets were already down going into the fight against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. The Nuggets are already down on a Jamal Murray, who is transitioning from his concussion protocol and was seen practicing on the court earlier today.

While it was great to see Murray make progress, the Nuggets were unfortunately hit with the loss of another key player during tonight’s game. It has been revealed that Aaron Gordon will not return to tonight’s action against the Raptors.

Via @Nuggets: “Aaron Gordon will not return for tonight’s game against the Raptors.”

Aaron Gordon was listed on the injury report earlier today with right calf inflammation and it appears that same calf is currently aggravated. Gordon averaged 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists a game on 48/33/69 possessions in the six games he played this season.

Gordon totaled just four minutes of action tonight and scored three points before leaving the court. Initial reports were questionable for his return, but the Denver staff has now confirmed that he will not be returning.

The Nuggets will have to rely a little more on their bench and MVP Nikola Jokic with the loss of Gordon and Murray. These are the times when Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr. and Russell Westbrook need to step up.

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