The Nuggets got the ball to Nikola Jokic, who took a Dirk Nowitzki-esque step-back fading three-pointer. It was off the mark, but forward Aaron Gordon, who worked his way into position for the offensive rebound, was able to catch Gordon's miss and slam it home for the win as time expired.

The Nuggets and Lakers both gave up big fourth-quarter leads in respective Game 4s while not resting their star players. But only one team escaped with a series-tying win.

One of the best, most competitive and most entertaining series in the first round of these NBA Playoffs has been the tight Western Conference battle between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers.