Aaron Gordon to Miss Time After Dog Bite

Denver Nuggets Forward Suffers Hand and Face Injuries

Gordon expected to be out indefinitely after Christmas Day incident

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will miss time after suffering injuries to his hand and face from a dog bite on Christmas. The team announced Wednesday that Gordon is away from the team while recovering.

The Nuggets did not provide a timetable for Gordon's return, but he is expected to be out indefinitely. The team said Gordon suffered lacerations to his face and hand, but no further details were released.

Gordon is averaging 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season for the Nuggets. He has started all 33 games he has played in this season.

The Nuggets are currently 20-13 this season and are in fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They will play their next game on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies.