Aaron Gordon delivered one of the moments of the NBA playoffs so far, tipping in Nikola Jokic’s missed shot as time expired to lift the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round series.
Aaron Gordon’s Last-Second Heroics Rescue Denver
With the Nuggets facing a total collapse after blowing a 22-point lead, Gordon crashed the boards and secured the game-winning tip just before the buzzer. A video review confirmed the ball left his fingertips in time.
“I’m just trying to clean up everything on the glass,” Gordon said. “Crazy game, man.”
The series is now tied 2-2 heading back to Denver for Game 5.
Game 4 Key Performers
Denver Nuggets:
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Nikola Jokic: 36 points, 21 rebounds, 8 assists
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Michael Porter Jr.: 17 points
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Christian Braun: 17 points
Los Angeles Clippers:
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Kawhi Leonard: 24 points
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Norman Powell: 22 points
Nuggets Survive Furious Clippers Comeback
After dominating the third quarter 35-19, the Nuggets appeared in full control with a 20-point lead. But the Clippers stormed back in the fourth, outscoring Denver 34-16 to tie the game in the final minute.
Physicality and tension escalated throughout, highlighted by a midcourt scuffle before halftime that resulted in six technical fouls but no ejections.
What’s Next
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Game 5: Monday night in Denver
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Series Status: Tied 2-2
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Focus: Nuggets regroup at home with momentum back on their side
Denver’s title defense remains alive — thanks to Aaron Gordon’s buzzer-beater.
