In a stunning display of athleticism and awareness, Aaron Gordon delivered the first-ever buzzer-beating, game-winning dunk in NBA playoff history, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a dramatic Game 4 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

With the game tied at 99 and just eight seconds left, the Nuggets set up their offense around Nikola Jokić, who was matched up one-on-one against Ivica Zubac. Jokić went to his signature move — the Sombor Shuffle — a high-arching fadeaway jumper even as Kawhi Leonard came over with a last-second double-team.

As Jokić's shot floated toward the rim, Gordon displayed incredible instincts. Reading the trajectory perfectly, he timed his jump and soared in from the weak side. As the ball bounced off the rim, Gordon grabbed it and slammed it home just as the final buzzer sounded.

The play immediately went under review as it was a split-second decision. Officials from the NBA Replay Center needed a detailed look to determine whether the ball left Gordon’s hands before the clock hit 0.0. After a tense few minutes, the ruling confirmed what Denver fans were already celebrating — the dunk was good, and the Nuggets escaped with a thrilling victory.

Gordon finished the night with 18 points and 9 rebounds, but it was his awareness, timing, and explosive finish that defined the night — a moment that will be replayed for years to come.

The Nuggets now hold a commanding 3–1 series lead and have firmly reasserted themselves as championship contenders. For Gordon, his name is now etched into playoff lore with one of the most unique game-winners the NBA has ever seen.