The Denver Nuggets escaped with a thrilling 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on SUnday (PH time), tying their Western Conference first-round series at 2-2 in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
In a heart-stopping finish, Aaron Gordon delivered the game-winner — a putback dunk at the buzzer after Nikola Jokic’s airball, helping Denver regain homecourt advantage.
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It was a dramatic conclusion to a night where the Nuggets nearly squandered a 22-point lead.
Nikola Jokic once again put the Nuggets on his back, finishing with a monster stat line of 36 points, 21 rebounds, and eight assists, while Gordon contributed 14 points and six boards.
Tensions flared early, with a heated confrontation in the first half resulting in six technical fouls, setting the tone for a physical, gritty battle.
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 24 points, and Norman Powell chipped in 22, but it wasn't enough to overcome Denver’s final surge.
Notably, three of the first four games of this intense series have been decided by three points or fewer, promising even more drama ahead.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
