Aaron Gordon's Poster Dunk in Nuggets-Thunder Game 1 Goes Viral

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon threw down a monster dunk in Game 1 against the OKC Thunder

Apr 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers during game two of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets got past the LA Clippers in Game 7 on Saturday, but moving on to face the powerhouse Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round is not much of a prize. The Thunder won 68 games in the regular season and are coming off a series sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies, and now head into Game 1 against Denver on eight days of rest.

The Thunder stormed out to a ten-point halftime lead over the Nuggets, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, but Denver is doing all they can to stay in it.

Nikola Jokic has led Denver with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while his supporting cast has been timid. However, Nuggets standout forward Aaron Gordon threw down one of the best dunks of the NBA season.

Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) dunks the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Toward the end of the second quarter, Gordon posterized Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, adding to his insane dunk highlight reel. The monster slam has gone viral on social media amid a competitive Game 1.

Via NBA: "AARON GORDON THROWDOWN THROUGH CONTACT 😱 "

AARON GORDON THROWDOWN THROUGH CONTACT 😱 pic.twitter.com/fqlKwBMhMu

— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2025

Via Bleacher Report: "AARON GORDON PUT CHET HOLMGREN ON A POSTER 😱😳"

AARON GORDON PUT CHET HOLMGREN ON A POSTER 😱😳 pic.twitter.com/r41QBWlVM3

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 6, 2025

Via NBA on TNT: "AARON GORDON THREW IT IN OVER CHET 😳"

AARON GORDON THREW IT IN OVER CHET 😳 pic.twitter.com/1qyneFF7mu

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 6, 2025

Via House of Highlights: "AARON GORDON OVER CHET 😮🔥"

AARON GORDON OVER CHET 😮🔥 pic.twitter.com/OiyU2MmeoE

— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) May 6, 2025

The Nuggets are certainly looking to make a statement in Game 1 on the road, but it is hard for any team to keep up with Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder. Denver desperately needs a big series from Gordon, and he set the tone with an insane slam on Monday night.