A few minutes later, the Nuggets walked off the floor shaking their heads in disbelief after a 105-102 defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the teams' thrilling first-round playoff series, which is now all tied up at 1-1.

Aaron Gordon has proven to be a crucial contributor for the Denver Nuggets over the last few seasons, and his Game 1 against the LA Clippers on Saturday was just another example. The 29-year-old forward put up 25 points,

The Nuggets face the Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and this feels like Gordon’s last stand. That’s all there is to say, if being truthful.