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Aaron Gordon away from Nuggets after dog bites to face, hand

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DENVER -- Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon needed 21 stitches after suffering lacerations to his face and right hand while being bitten by a family dog on Christmas, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

The Nuggets announced in a statement that the 28-year-old Gordon "is in good condition" but will remain away from the team indefinitely to recover. The Athletic first reported details of the incident.