Kelly Oubre Jr.

Gifted a golden opportunity to send the Miami Heat’s layup attempt in the other direction and pull them down a peg in the Eastern Conference standings, Kelly Oubre Jr. positioned himself to accomplish both in one emphatic swat. Successful in his goal of making a first-quarter statement, the skilled swingman synchronizes his defensive rotation perfectly before taking to the skies to send Thomas Bryant’s shot careening off the glass, drawing the support of the home crowd. In a game defined by his athletic brilliance and ambition, Oubre proved sensational on both ends, co-starring with 22 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, a career-high five blocks, and a pair of 3-pointers. Sensational in a game that could have major Play-In Tournament implications, Oubre’s big-time performance in primetime helped the Philadelphia 76ers survive a hard-fought duel on the way to a win on March 18, 2024.