Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) celebrates his three point score with forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Aaron Gordon continues to be the hero the Nuggets need

By Noel Guerra | Last updated May 10, 2025 12:13 PM ET

The NBA playoffs can bring out the best in players you would least expect. We have seen the likes of Robert Horry or Andre Iguodala raise their games to help propel their teams to championships.

The Denver Nuggets have that in Aaron Gordon.

Gordon has been the hero thus far in these playoffs for a depleted Nuggets team. Michael Porter Jr. is dealing with a serious shoulder injury but insists he plays through it. Gordon himself is dealing with a lingering calf injury. However, Gordon has been extremely important to this team, especially in clutch situations.

In their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Gordon had the game-winning putback dunk to win Game 4. Then, in Game 1 of their current series versus the No. 1-seed Oklahoma City Thunder, he drained the game-winning three to steal the game.

Friday was another example of his poise in the final moments, as he drained a three to tie the game and send it to overtime. The Nuggets went on to win, 113-104.

AARON GORDON DOES IT AGAIN ‼️

THAT MAN IS CLUTCH pic.twitter.com/u7nnFtTEQS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 10, 2025

Gordon is also clutch besides making the big plays in the last few seconds. He is currently second in the playoffs in total clutch points with 21.

Nikola Jokic was off his game Friday. He went 8-for-25 shooting, including 0-for-10 from three. The Nuggets needed Gordon once again, and he delivered. The team is just in awe of his performance as of late, with Porter Jr. vocalizing that sentiment after the win.

The Nuggets are fighting like the former champions they are. Gordon won a title a few years ago with the Nuggets, and he is proving he is ready for these moments and is comfortable being the hero they need.

Noel Guerra

My name is Noel Guerra. I graduated from West Chester University in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Media Studies with a minor in Journalism. I love the NBA and MLB with a love for sports betting as well.

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