Gordon will operate under a minutes restriction in his return from a nine-game absence due to a right calf strain. The Nuggets will likely work the veteran forward back to playing form slowly, meaning that Russell Westbrook will remain in the starting five for the time being.

Aaron Gordon's versatility key for Nuggets comeback vs. Mavericks. Back in action for the Nuggets, forward Aaron Gordon comes off the bench and sparks Denver to a come-from-behind

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon remains on the injury report with a calf strain ahead of the team's matchup with the Mavericks