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Nikola Jokic’s Clutch Buzzer-Beater in Nuggets-Clippers Game 4 Goes Viral

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's clutch buzzer-beater in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers goes viral

Liam Willerup

Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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The Denver Nuggets find themselves in a tough position for Game 4, down 2-1 in the series and still having to face the Los Angeles Clippers' home crowd. On top of that, veteran guard Russell Westbrook was ruled out due to a foot injury, while forward Michael Porter Jr. continues to be hindered by his shoulder sprain.

With all of that said, the Nuggets must look to their top guy, with all the pressure being put on Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP and candidate to win this season, Jokic, will have to put on a stellar performance to put Denver in a position to win Saturday afternoon. At the end of the first quarter, he made a shot that only he could make seem routine.

With Ivica Zubac and James Harden draped over him, Jokic hit a 27-foot three-point shot to give the Nuggets a 27-22 lead heading into the second quarter. Whether it's been from full full-court or a typical three-point shot, Jokic is no stranger to beating the buzzer in his career.

Jokic ended the first quarter with nine points, keeping the Nuggets in the lead in a must-win game to avoid a 3-1 deficit that would be a tough task to come back from, given the star power from the Clippers.

Regardless of the outcome of Saturday's contest, Game 5 returns the series to Ball Arena in Denver with tip-off set for 10:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday.

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Liam Willerup
LIAM WILLERUP

A 2024 graduate of the University of Miami, Liam spent several years covering the University’s football and basketball teams. An avid basketball fan, you can find Liam on X @theleftyliam where he’s constantly sharing his thoughts.

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