New on SI: NBA Players, Fans React To Derrick Jones Jr. Defeating Aaron Gordon in Slam Dunk Contest

Derrick Jones Jr. beat Aaron Gordon by one point after the contest went to a dunk-off, and many players and fans were not happy.

The 2020 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest ended in a thrilling dunk-off between Derrick Jones Jr. and Aaron Gordon, and many players and fans were not happy with the final result. 

After trading multiple 50-point dunks, Saturday's contest came down to a final round. Jones Jr. lifted off from just inside the free-throw line for his last dunk, receiving a 48 from the judges.

Meanwhile, Gordon entered the final round with 50-point scores for each of his previous dunks. For his last, he called on 7'5" Tacko Fall. 

After many thought Gordon had locked up the competition, he received a 47 from the judges, losing to Jones Jr. by one point. The loss was his third in the Slam Dunk Contest during his career and his second as runner-up after finishing second to Zach LaVine in 2016.

Players and fans took to Twitter to give their takes on the result.