Aaron Gordon on Game-Winning Dunk: “Just Trying to Clean Up Everything”

Okay, let’s dive into this—deep breaths, right? So, there we were, breathless or maybe just I was, at the edge of my seat watching Denver and LA going at it. And bam! Aaron Gordon did something no one’s done in playoff history. A dunk, buzzer-beater style. I bet nobody saw that coming. Or maybe they did? But I definitely didn’t.

You ever just try to wrap your head around those split-second moments? Gordon mentioned he was just mopping up, sweeping the glass or whatever. Makes you think, right? Is it really just cleaning up? I feel like I spilled my coffee just hearing it. Anyway, back to what happened. Refs took what felt like an eternity—and okay, maybe it wasn’t—but they checked if Gordon was mid-flight pre-red light. Spoiler: he was clear.

Zach Zarba—you know, the ref who’s always in the thick of things—confirms it wasn’t about the ball hanging around the rim like an indecisive thought. Nope, it’s all about that red light moment. It’s such a technicality, but one that literally lit up the scoreboard right in the nick of time. Wild, huh?

Picture this: Nuggets had this cushy lead, like a 22-point hammock kinda deal. Then, poof, it started unraveling. Clippers snuck up and, for a hot minute, it was their game. Well, 1:11 to be precise. It’s funny how seconds can feel like hours in these scenarios.

Funny twist, no Russell Westbrook for Nuggets. But hey, they still pulled through. Hmmm, maybe it’s like, who really needs all-stars when you’ve got surprises like Gordon’s sneaky dunk? Three outta four games, nail-biters. Scratching my head here—are these teams allergic to comfortable leads?

Oh, and mark it down: Game 5’s on Tuesday night. Refresh your snacks, maybe your nerves. I’ll be there, metaphorically speaking. Can’t wait, or maybe I can. It’s all emotions and basketball chaos from here.