Nikola Jokic’s Reaction To Aaron Gordon’s Epic Game-Winning Dunk
Nikola Jokic's Reaction To Aaron Gordon's Epic Game-Winning Dunk
People can’t stop talking about Aaron Gordon’s insane dunk against the Clippers. Nikola Jokic’s reaction? Priceless. The play itself was electric. Gordon soared, hammered it home, and the crowd just exploded.
Cameras caught Jokic on the sideline, wide-eyed and grinning, like he couldn’t believe what he’d just witnessed. Social media, of course, went wild. Clips of Jokic’s face started popping up everywhere, with fans and analysts alike chiming in.
Nikola Jokic definitely didn’t think Aaron Gordon got his game winner off at first
Looks like he was ready for overtime pic.twitter.com/q6mZxr4VFe
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) April 27, 2025
Some called it the dunk of the year, while others just laughed at Jokic’s honest, almost childlike amazement. It’s moments like these that remind you why people love basketball. Honestly, who doesn’t get a kick out of seeing a superstar react like a regular fan?
Nuggets vs Clippers Recap
Game 4 of the playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers was, well, a wild ride. The final seconds at Intuit Dome were pure chaos, with both teams tied and the crowd holding its breath.
Nikola Jokic tried a fadeaway jumper that missed badly, but somehow it turned into a perfect pass. Aaron Gordon was right there, hammering home a buzzer-beating dunk.
That last-second play handed the Nuggets a 101-99 win, knotting the series at 2-2. The arena went absolutely nuts.
Key details from Game 4:
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Notable Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 36 | 21 | 8 | Buzzer-beating 3PT, crucial airball |
| Aaron Gordon | – | – | – | Game-winning putback dunk |
| Norman Powell | – | – | – | Key scorer for Clippers |
| Ivica Zubac | – | – | – | Interior presence for LA |
Note: Detailed stats for some players were not highlighted.
The Nuggets’ lineup, with Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. in the mix, kept Denver humming for most of the game. They actually led by 22 at one point in the quarter, but the Clippers clawed back—Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac led that charge, and you could feel Kawhi Leonard’s presence, too.
As things got tense at the end, all eyes were on Jokic and Gordon. Jokic, as usual, barely cracked a smile after Gordon’s heroics, just kind of standing there while the rest of the team lost their minds.
That’s just Jokic—he’s got this weird, unflappable vibe, whether he’s draining a wild three or dishing out assists from the post. Fans have come to expect it, even if it still feels a little surreal in moments like these.
The buzzer-beating dunk sealed the memory of this game, and honestly, it’s a reminder of how playoff basketball can turn in a heartbeat. Offensive rebounds, quick thinking, and a little luck—sometimes that’s all it takes.
Both teams showed some serious grit, and with the series tied up, Game 5 (check the ESPN prediction here) is shaping up to be a battle. Who knows what’ll happen next?
A longtime sports reporter, Carlos Garcia has written about some of the biggest and most notable athletic events of the last 5 years. He has been credentialed to cover MLS, NBA and MLB games all over the United States. His work has been published on Fox Sports, Bleacher Report, AOL and the Washington Post.
