The league stands by Aaron Gordon’s buzzer-beater as social media explodes over controversial finish in Game 4.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are meeting in one of the most intriguing matchups in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The first two games lived up to the hype with the Nuggets taking Game 1 in overtime and the Clippers pulling out Game 2 in a thriller to send the series back to Los Angeles tied at 1-1.

Aaron Gordon put back a Nikola Jokic missed shot as time expired. The play was reviewed and the officials confirmed that the ball left his hands above the rim just before time expired. Following the game, Gordon smiled and said "nice pass," about the Jokic shot.