The thrilling first-round matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers reached a dramatic peak with Aaron Gordon’s breathtaking buzzer-beater dunk that clinched a 101-99 win for the Nuggets.

This marks the first game-winning buzzer-beater dunk in NBA postseason history.

“In the NBA it’s really true, you talk about this all season long, it’s situational basketball,” stated David Adelman, the Nuggets’ interim coach, reflecting on the game’s tense moments. “When the shot goes up, there’s no reason not to crash, so it was good to see our guys do that.”

Gordon finished with 14 points, while Nikola Jokić led the team with 36 points and 21 rebounds. This significant victory ties the series at 2-2, setting the stage for a crucial Game 5 in Denver.