The Denver Nuggets hosted the Los Angeles Clippers for Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Denver won 131-115.

After taking a 2-1 series deficit to the LA Clippers, many believed the Denver Nuggets were doomed to be a first-round exit. The Nuggets, on the other hand, did

Aaron Gordon put back a Nikola Jokic missed shot as time expired. The play was reviewed and the officials confirmed that the ball left his hands above the rim just before time expired. Following the game, Gordon smiled and said "nice pass," about the Jokic shot.