Aaron Gordon has built his reputation on explosive athleticism and thunderous finishes above the rim. With Denver trailing by eight points in the second quarter against the Lakers, Jamal Murray spotted his high-flying teammate cutting to the basket. Murray lobbed a perfect pass that Gordon snatched out of the air with one hand before hammering it home with authority, bringing the Ball Arena crowd to its feet. The powerful alley-oop connection helped spark Denver's offense as they battled to close the gap on January 20, 2026. · Jan 21, 2026