Nuggets can’t replace Cam Johnson’s shooting by relying on Aaron Gordon

Writer Jordanna Clark argues that the Denver Nuggets cannot simply rely on Aaron Gordon to replace Cam Johnson's perimeter scoring after Johnson suffered an ankle injury. Johnson exited Thursday's loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder after just 11 minutes due to a right ankle sprain. Gordon led Denver with three made three-pointers and scored 20 points, but Clark contends the team must find more reliable shooting options to maintain proper spacing.

Denver struggled severely from deep during the defeat, shooting just 8-of-30 from beyond the arc. Nikola Jokić went 1-of-7 from three-point range, Christian Braun shot 1-of-6, and Jamal Murray attempted only one three-pointer. Clark emphasizes that players like Murray and Braun must step up their perimeter production if Denver hopes to contend for a championship while Johnson is sidelined.