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Aaron Gordon’s Buzzer-Beating Dunk Ties Nuggets-Clippers Series

Denver overcame a 22-point collapse to edge Los Angeles 101-99 in Game 4, highlighted by the first buzzer-beating dunk in NBA playoff history.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome.
Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball against Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome on April 24, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Derrick Jones Jr. #55 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots the ball against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome on April 24, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Overview

  • Aaron Gordon sealed Denver’s Game 4 victory with a historic buzzer-beating dunk, confirmed after an official review.
  • Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Kawhi Leonard scored 24 for the Clippers.
  • The Clippers erased a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter but fell short after Gordon’s game-winning putback.
  • Tempers flared late in the second quarter with six players receiving technical fouls after a skirmish, though no ejections occurred.
  • The series is now tied 2-2, with Game 5 set to take place in Denver on Tuesday, April 29.