NBA Playoffs: Warriors take lead, Nuggets tie series against Clippers
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In the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors take lead against Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets tie series against Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA Playoffs: Warriors take lead, Nuggets tie series against Clippers

Tosin Abayomi 06:02 - 27.04.2025

In the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors take lead against Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets tie series against Los Angeles Clippers.

On a crazy Aaron Gordon buzzer-beating alley-oop saw the Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers to tie their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.

With less than six seconds remaining and the score tied at 99, the Nuggets rushed the ball to Nikola Jokić, Gordon caught the misdirected shot with a well timed jump and flushed it home as the clock ran out.

Although the play was immediately sent for replay review, Denver's players rejoiced when the shot was declared good.

In the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors take lead against Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets tie series against Los Angeles Clippers.
In the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors take lead against Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets tie series against Los Angeles Clippers.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Nuggets had a 22-point lead, but the Clippers went on a huge run to momentarily overtake them.

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Jokić had another incredible game, finishing with 36 points, 21 rebounds, and eight assists, while Gordon finished with 14 points on 5 of 9 shooting.

After winning 101-99, the Nuggets will host the Clippers on Tuesday for Game 5 of the series.

Warriors beat Nuggets

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 104-93 without Jimmy Butler.

The Warriors took a 2-1 in their first-round playoff series, thanks to Stephen Curry's 36 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds.

In the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors take lead against Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets tie series against Los Angeles Clippers.
In the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors take lead against Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets tie series against Los Angeles Clippers.

With five 3-pointers and 17 points off the bench, Buddy Hield helped the Warriors win Game 3 of the first round for the sixth time in a row.

Of his 16 points, 11 came from Gary Payton II in the fourth quarter.

Chase Center will host Game 4 of the best-of-seven series on Monday night.

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