Nuggets have an Aaron Gordon problem that could derail Denver's title hopes

Denver Nuggets, Aaron Gordon | David Berding/GettyImagesThe Denver Nuggets entered Friday's game in Milwaukee down six rotation players, and by the time the final buzzer sounded, that number had risen to seven. Aaron Gordon, the only regular starter to suit up, left the game late in the first half after grabbing his right hamstring. Fans immediately worried that it was another hamstring strain, and unfortunately, they were right.

Gordon returned at the beginning of this month after missing several weeks with a hamstring strain. He said after the Nuggets' win over the Wizards on Thursday that he felt better than he had in a while, which is impossible to read as anything but a good sign.…