Nuggets coach Michael Malone is not surprised that Aaron Gordon’s back is hurting.
He’s been carrying the team quite a bit lately.
On Monday night, Gordon still put on a show at Ball Arena in a 113-107 victory over the Washington Wizards. He received a second-quarter pass from teammate Facu Campazzo in transition for a thunderous windmill dunk that brought the home crowd to its feet.
Gordon entered the night questionable to play with lower back pain. He finished with 16 points as one of four different Nuggets to score in double-figures. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic posted a team-high 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.