Aaron Gordon’s Last-Second Dunk Completes Epic Comeback for Nuggets

Los Angeles, CA – The Denver Nuggets staged a thrilling comeback Saturday night, with Aaron Gordon‘s last-second putback dunk sealing a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series. This win ties the series at two games apiece, setting the stage for a dramatic finish in the first round.

The game took a wild turn in the fourth quarter when the Clippers, trailing by 22 points, rallied back to tie the score at 99 thanks to a tip-in by Ivica Zubac with just eight seconds left. The Nuggets, faced with the pressure of a potential overtime, turned to their star player, Nikola Jokić. However, his fadeaway shot missed the mark, setting the stage for Gordon to swoop in for the game-winning dunk.

“It was a great moment,” Gordon said after the game. “I just stayed ready and was in the right place at the right time.” With the clock running out, Gordon jumped in from the weak side, slamming in the rebound as the buzzer sounded. The shot was confirmed after a video review, ensuring the Nuggets’ improbable victory.

Jokić finished the game with an incredible performance, scoring 36 points, grabbing 21 rebounds, and providing eight assists. His play was critical in keeping the Nuggets in contention, even as the Clippers mounted their fierce comeback. “Nikola is a fantastic player, and tonight he did everything he could to help us win,” Gordon said, praising his teammate.

The victory comes after a tough Game 3 loss for Denver, where they failed to match the Clippers’ intensity. Interim head coach David Adelman emphasized the importance of physicality and resilience heading into Game 4. “We needed to come out and fight. It wasn’t just about skills; it was about heart,” Adelman remarked.

The Nuggets will now return to their home arena for Game 5 on Tuesday, with the series demonstrating the competitiveness of this first-round matchup in the Western Conference. Both teams look poised for what promises to be an intense concluding stretch of the series.