Denver's defense has been lacking since Gordon and Braun have been out of the lineup.
May 13, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter of game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The Denver Nuggets' defense has been a major area of concern ever since Aaron Gordon exited the lineup with a hamstring strain in the team's November 21 win over the Houston Rockets.
