INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Nikola Jokic had the ball in his hands with the chance to even up the series against the Clippers: Eight seconds left, score tied 99-99, and he was isolated on Ivica Zubac. Jokic spun for position, put up a shot, and admitted his thought as he released the ball was, “This is going to be bad.”
Then Aaron Gordon came flying in.
AARON GORDON DUNK AT THE BUZZER FOR THE NUGGETS WIN!!! ud83dudea8ud83dudea8
ONE OF THE CRAZIER ENDINGS YOU'LL SEE ud83eudd2fud83dude31#TissotBuzzerBeater#YourTimeDefinesYourGreatness pic.twitter.com/BVdHdAEP1Q— NBA (@NBA) April 27, 2025Gordon tried to sprint off the court as he was mobbed by his teammates, then everyone stood around for a couple of minutes while the review was conducted.