2025 NBA Playoffs

Fans react to Aaron Gordon’s game-winning three

Published

May 6, 2025

Aaron Gordon shoots his game-winning three

May 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) shoots a three point basket to win game one of the second round against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Aaron Gordon clutch tour officially resumed late last night. In a thrilling matchup between the leading MVP candidates, Nikola Jokic scored 42 points and grabbed 22 rebounds with six assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 33 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.

However, it was Gordon who ultimately stole the show.

Related: Watch: Aaron Gordon slams home game-winning monster dunk in wild Game 4 ending against the Clippers

Gordon’s game-winning three with 2.8 remaining gave the Nuggets the 121-119 victory in Game 1. After the game fans flocked to social media to share their reactions.

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— SharkByte (@SharkByteCards) May 6, 2025

Us watching that last shot go in pic.twitter.com/g501e5wtFK

— LakerVision (@PalmaVision_) May 6, 2025

Winner winner chicken dinner

— Playpal001 (@playpal001) May 6, 2025

AG is that guy. Wish he was still on the Magic!

— thisishowuball (@thisishowuball) May 6, 2025

Aaron Gordon has ice in his veins ????

— FreeThinkerFitness (@FreeThinkerFit) May 6, 2025

The Thunder will try to regain their dominance from the regular season in Game 2 on Wednesday. Can this young OKC team bounce back?

Or will the thought of Gordon’s game-winning three haunt them into another loss?

About the Author Published May 6, 2025

TITAN FREY

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