The NBA playoffs continue to heat up with a thrilling showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, showcasing the league's most exhilarating series yet. Game 4 delivered a nail-biting finish as the Nuggets seemed in control before the Clippers, led by Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell, staged a fierce comeback. With the score deadlocked at 99-99, Nikola Jokic took a shot that fell short, only for Aaron Gordon to execute a game-winning dunk just milliseconds before the buzzer, marking a historic moment in playoff history.

Gordon’s dunk not only clinched the victory for the Nuggets, sealing a 101-99 win, but it also made history as the first game-winning, buzzer-beating dunk in NBA playoff history since 1997. Jokic dominated the game with a staggering performance, amassing 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Clippers fought valiantly, with Leonard scoring 24 and Powell contributing 22 crucial points off the bench, but ultimately fell short as the series now heads back to Denver tied at 2-2.

In a dramatic Game 4 showdown, the Los Angeles Clippers faced off against the Denver Nuggets, where emotions flared late in the second quarter resulting in multiple technical fouls being issued. Despite trailing by 22 points in the fourth quarter, the Clippers rallied back with a powerful 32-9 run, taking a narrow lead. However, the game concluded with a heart-stopping dunk from Aaron Gordon after Nikola Jokic's missed three-pointer, sealing the Nuggets' 101-99 victory and leveling the playoff series at 2-2. Game 5 now looms in Denver.

Nikola Jokic shone brightly with a remarkable performance, contributing 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 8 assists, showcasing why he's a dominant force in the league. Kawhi Leonard tallied 24 points, while James Harden added 15 points and 11 assists but faced a tough night, especially as the Clippers failed to find their rhythm in the third quarter. Coach Tyronn Lue emphasized the importance of maintaining defensive intensity against the aggressive Nuggets, highlighting his team's struggle to contain their opponents in pivotal moments.

The NBA's end-of-year awards have sparked intense debate, particularly with the MVP race between Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as well as Draymond Green's late push for Defensive Player of the Year. Despite the Chicago Bulls' lack of representation, Matas Buzelis earned recognition for his quality rookie season, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Jokić's triple-double average solidified his MVP win, while Dyson Daniels claimed Defensive Player of the Year. Ivica Zubac and Payton Pritchard were recognized for Most Improved Player and Sixth Man, respectively. Jalen Brunson took home Clutch Player of the Year, and Kenny Atkinson was named Coach of the Year for leading the Cavaliers to the top of the East.