Harden swiped at Gordon’s face, prompting Gordon to chase after Harden, seemingly willing and ready to take a swing or two of his own. Both players were ultimately held back — in Gordon’s case, by Clippers center Ivica Zubac.

The Denver Nuggets didn’t have all hands on deck, but still won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon might have led the way for the team, but Michael Porter Jr. might be the MVP of the game.

The Denver Nuggets are in a bad situation. Despite winning an NBA championship less than two seasons ago with a core that included Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter, and Aaron Gordon, the team now faces the danger of being eliminated from the first round of the Western Conference playoffs by the Los Angeles Clippers.