US EditionSwanson: Clippers-Nuggets first-round series proving great theater
- Aaron Gordon's buzzer-beating dunk secured the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on April 26, 2025.
- The win tied the NBA playoff series 2-2 after the Nuggets nearly lost a large 22-point lead in the fourth quarter.
- Intense moments occurred throughout the game, including a skirmish that resulted in six technical fouls being issued.
- Nikola Jokic led Denver's effort, scoring 36 points, collecting 21 rebounds, and distributing eight assists.
- This dramatic victory, the Nuggets' first at Intuit Dome, regained homecourt advantage for the upcoming pivotal Game 5.
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San Bernardino Sun
Swanson: Clippers-Nuggets first-round series proving great theater
INGLEWOOD — This series! It might be dressed up as a first-round Western Conference playoff tilt, but the fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets vs. the fifth-seeded Clippers is a psychological thriller, one of those page-turners that will keep you up past your bedtime. That might even be studied one day, taught in classes – or at least replayed as an NBA TV Classic. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard said he’s happy to be a part of this thing, which has feature…
Aaron Gordon's historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Gordon turned Nikola Jokic's airball into a bit of NBA history as time expired. Gordon swarmed the glass and slammed down Jokic’s miss to lift the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers 101-99 on Saturday and tie their playoff series 2-2. “Nice pass,” Gordon said, smiling. Jokic attempted a turnaround 3-pointer from the right side over Ivica Zubac as the clock ran down. His thoughts as he saw it was going to …
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolMateo scores a late basket as Nuggets beat Clippers 101-99, tying the series after an altercation.
Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Gordon hit a layup as time expired to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night, tying their playoff series at 2-2. Video review confirmed the ball went out of Gordon's hands above the rim just before the buzzer sounded after the Nuggets blew a 22-point lead. Jokic had 36 points, 21 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. …
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