While the attention is on Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who is sidelined for the rest of the series with a knee injury, the Denver Nuggets have been dealing with a couple of key injuries themselves. Aaron Gordon is at the forefront of Denver's injury problems, as the starting forward has missed two of their last three games with a calf issue.

Ahead of Thursday night's win-or-go-home Game 6, the Nuggets listed Gordon as questionable , but just an hour before tip-off, they announced his official status. The Nuggets have downgraded Gordon to OUT for Game 6, as they will continue to be shorthanded in an attempt to keep their season alive.

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Gordon joins Peyton Watson on Denver's inactive list for Thursday's Game 6, putting the Nuggets' rotation in flux for a must-win game.

Gordon's impact on the Nuggets

When available, Gordon has made all the difference for the Nuggets.…