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Injury report:denver nuggets key has left due to….

The Denver Nuggets will travel to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, January 4. Reggie Jackson is expected to play in the game despite discomfort in his right calf. Aaron Gordon is also back in the lineup after missing two games due to a dog bite during the holiday season.

Gordon recently commented about his random injury, accepting responsibility for the occurrence by stating that he was playing rough with his dog after drinking too much, which caused the canine to become overly enthusiastic.

“I don’t drink a lot during the season,” Gordon told Fox News’ Joe Morgan. “I think I drank a little too much eggnog. I was roughhousing with my dog, and I believe he got a little excited and just chomped down. They gave me a bite. And I was practically dragging him off of me, when he bit my hand.

With Jackson and Gordon anticipated to be in Mike Malone’s rotation, the Nuggets will have a full roster heading into their game against Golden State, with the exception of Vlatko Cancar, who is still recovering from knee surgery.

The reigning NBA champions have already defeated the Warriors twice this season and will attempt to add a third on Thursday.

Aaron Gordon has emerged as the Denver Nuggets’ ideal third star behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Throughout his time with the Orlando Magic, Gordon was miscast as a primary or secondary option.

Gordon has prospered since joining the Nuggets and taking on a tertiary role. In 197 regular-season games for the Denver Nuggets, he averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting 61.1% from two and 33.1% from three.

Gordon has also appeared in 35 postseason games for Denver, helping the team win a title last season. In those games, he averages 12.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while shooting 51.9% from 2-point range and 35.7% from deep.

Gordon’s versatility on both sides of the court has been a valuable complement to Denver’s overall rotation. His size and quickness allow him to guard numerous spots in a switching defensive system, and he can also drive closeouts or finish plays when attacking the rim off the catch.

Gordon’s quick recovery from his injury will keep the Nuggets among the most competitive teams in the Western Conference. They will go into their game against the Golden State Warriors as favorites to win, with bookies listing them at -152 on the moneyline.

Gordon may not be the primary star on Malone’s squad, but his contribution to victory has been clear over the last three seasons.