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A last-second Aaron Gordon dunk has propelled the Nuggets to a heart-stopping 101-99 win over the Clippers in their first round NBA Finals match in Los Angeles

A last-second Aaron Gordon dunk has propelled the Nuggets to a heart-stopping 101-99 win over the Clippers in their first round NBA Finals match in Los Angeles

27 April 2025

Gordon's timed his slam to perfection off a missed Nikola Jokic shot with 0.1 seconds remaining on the clock to steal victory and tie the series two-all.

The Warriors have beaten the Rockets 104-93 at home.

The Thunder completed a series sweep of the Grizzlies, while the Cavaliers took a three-nil series lead over the Heat.

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