In a playoff series already filled with drama, Aaron Gordon delivered a moment for the ages in Game 4 between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. With the game tied at 99-99 and just seconds remaining, Gordon’s improbable buzzer-beating dunk secured a 101-99 victory for the Nuggets, evening the series at 2-2 and leaving fans in awe.
AARON GORDON DUNK AT THE BUZZER FOR THE NUGGETS WIN!!! 🚨🚨
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The sequence began with the Clippers mounting a furious comeback. Down by as many as 22 points in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles clawed their way back, led by Kawhi Leonard’s clutch scoring and Ivica Zubac’s critical putback to tie the game with eight seconds left. The Clippers’ home crowd at the Intuit Dome was electric, sensing a potential overtime or even a miraculous win.
The Nuggets, however, had other plans. Nikola Jokić, who had been dominant throughout the game with 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 8 assists, took the ball for the final possession. Facing tight defense, Jokić launched a deep, contested three-pointer that fell short. But as the ball hung in the air, Gordon, positioned on the weak side, made his move.
Timing his jump perfectly, Gordon soared above the crowd, grabbed the rebound, and slammed the ball through the hoop just as the buzzer sounded. The arena fell silent as officials reviewed the play, but replays confirmed that Gordon had released the ball with mere fractions of a second to spare. The Nuggets erupted in celebration, while the Clippers and their fans were left stunned.
As the series shifts back to Denver for Game 5, the momentum is now firmly with the Nuggets. Gordon’s unforgettable dunk will undoubtedly be a highlight of this year’s playoffs.
