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All these years later and James Harden is still out here equaling franchise records. In a vintage Harden performance, the 10-time All-Star lights up the LA Clippers using everything in his toolbox — facilitating transition opportunities with long outlet passes, assisting on multiple Joel Embiid buckets inside, strong drives to the basket that end in layups or trips to the foul line and of course the patented stepback trey that defenders still can’t stop. Harden’s 20 points, 11 rebounds and career-high 21 assists — which matched a Philadelphia 76ers franchise record — helped his squad erase a 20-point deficit en route to a 119-114 victory on December 23, 2022.

James Harden

On his 38th birthday, LeBron James put together a throwback performance for the ages. James shows the Atlanta Hawks what he is still capable of in year 20, reaching into his bag of tricks for all of his greatest hits — driving layups and slams in traffic, a pull-up triple to beat the shot clock, a turnaround baseline jumper and even collecting a rare missed layup for a second-chance putback. James is his usual helpful self when assisting on a couple of Thomas Bryant layups, and then reminds the basketball world that there’s no play he can’t make when he beats a defender off the dribble before driving strong into the paint for an and-one bucket despite being surrounded by three defenders. The 19-time All-Star lit up the Hawks for 47 points on 18 for 27 shooting while adding 10 rebounds, nine assists and four three-pointers in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-121 win on December 30, 2022.

LeBron James

Luka Dončić only played three quarters, so he made sure to announce his presence loud and with authority. The Portland Trail Blazers have no defensive solutions for the Dallas Mavericks superstar, who pump fakes a defender out of his sneakers and fools another with a head fake while driving strong to the rim before elevating for a massive one-handed slam. Despite sitting out the entire fourth quarter, Dončić dropped 33 points, six rebounds, nine assists and five triples in his squad’s 130-110 victory on December 16, 2022.

Luka Dončić

When Bam Adebayo is charging toward the basket with a full head of steam, enter the paint at your own risk. Joe Harris gives it his best shot on defense, but there was no slowing down the Miami Heat center as he gets in front of his initial defender and rumbles down the lane before soaring through the air and finishing with an earth-shaking dunk. The Brooklyn Nets won a nail-biter, but Adebayo’s throwdown won’t be forgotten anytime soon as the 2020 NBA All-Star finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and two assists on January 8, 2023.

Bam Adebayo

If you leave Kevin Huerter this wide open in the closing seconds of a tight game then plan on leaving with a loss. The third time's the charm for Huerter and the Sacramento Kings, who stay with the play by collecting two offensive boards after a pair of De’Aaron Fox midrange misfires. When the ball makes its way back out to the perimeter, Keegan Murray swings it to an all-alone Huerter who drains the backbreaking triple with 9.2 seconds remaining. The game-winner was the cap on a huge night for Huerter, who finished with a team-high 30 points on 12 of 18 shooting to pair with two rebounds, two assists and six three-pointers in the thrilling 126-125 win on December 30, 2022.

Kevin Huerter

It doesn’t get much better than a game-winning buzzer beater in your first NBA season, but such is reality for Indiana Pacers rookie Andrew Nembhard. Nembhard gets the opportunity thanks to a Tyrese Haliburton offensive board in the closing seconds, and when Haliburton can’t find his own shot after some dribble maneuvers, he spots Nembhard on the wing. The moment wasn’t too big for the 31st overall pick, as he did not shy away from unleashing a dagger over the outstretched fingertips of LeBron James. Nembhard connected on 4 of his 7 three-point attempts for 12 points, four rebounds and two blocks, helping his team rally from a 17-point fourth quarter deficit in the 116-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on November 28, 2022.

Andrew Nembhard

Anything you can do, Saddiq Bey can do better. On the road facing the Golden State Warriors, Bey’s Detroit Pistons found themselves tied with 2.3 seconds remaining following a clutch Klay Thompson three-pointer. On the ensuing possession, Killian Hayes inbounds to Bey and the third-year forward doesn’t miss, letting fly a game-winning triple at the buzzer while falling backward. It was one of four treys for Bey, who on a floor filled with precision marksmen hit the biggest shot of the night, getting the last laugh by posting 17 points, three rebounds and two steals in the 122-119 win on January 4, 2023.

Saddiq Bey

Bryce McGowens may have missed his only shot attempt in his first NBA game, but he made up for it with defense. Squaring off against the San Antonio Spurs in the first game of the season, the 40th overall pick thwarts a Spurs drive to the basket with a block and change of possession for his new squad. The first four minutes of McGowens’ NBA career were a successful first impression, as his first career block made an impact as the Charlotte Hornets won all four quarters in the runaway 129-102 victory on October 19, 2022.

Bryce McGowens

Jabari Walker was so pumped to hit the floor in his NBA debut that he decided to race the entire length of it. Once the 57th overall selection snares a defensive rebound he is off and running, traversing the court and hitting the Denver Nuggets defense with a behind-the-back move to gain entry to the lane before finishing with a runner in the paint. Walker had a busy first four professional minutes, making his only shot for two points while adding two rebounds and an assist in the 135-110 Portland Trail Blazers triumph on October 24, 2022.

Jabari Walker

Beware of lazy passes when De’Andre Hunter is in the vicinity. Following a Trae Young alley-oop to John Collins, the LA Clippers fail to account for Hunter on the ensuing inbounds pass and the fourth-year Atlanta Hawks forward makes them pay. Hunter steps in front of the ball for the steal before taking flight and throwing down a thunderous slam, giving the Hawks two dunks in three seconds to finish the first half. Hunter’s 20 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals were instrumental in Atlanta’s 112-108 road victory on January 8, 2023.

De'Andre Hunter

To win on the road, it’s important to set the tempo early. Wendell Carter Jr. and the Orlando Magic show the Portland Trail Blazers right off the bat that they mean business, as the fifth-year center rises up to deny a Jusuf Nurkić driving layup with an emphatic rejection. The Magic jumped out to a 13-point lead after one and held on as the Blazers rallied, with Carter Jr.’s 20 points, 10 rebounds and three assists a major catalyst in Orlando’s exciting 109-106 victory on January 10, 2023.

Wendell Carter Jr.

If Kyle Kuzma’s New Year’s resolution was to record a triple-double in 2023 then he didn’t have to wait very long to check it off his list. Kuzma fights through traffic against the Milwaukee Bucks, spinning his way into a double team in the paint before hitting a cutting Daniel Gafford with a pass that Gafford finishes a thunderous one-handed slam. Kuzma tallied 10 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double in helping the Washington Wizards pick up a 118-95 road win on January 1, 2023.

Kyle Kuzma

Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors were in need of a win, and the Portland Trail Blazers were left footing the bill. Siakam takes the ball from Fred VanVleet on the elbow and goes to work, posting up Josh Hart with some fancy footwork featuring a between-the-legs dribble and smooth spin move combo before finishing with a layup. After dropping three straight, Siakam helped his team get its first win of 2023 by posting a team-high 27 points along with four rebounds, six assists and two steals in the 117-105 triumph on January 8, 2023.

Pascal Siakam

Sometimes the key to rebounding is just wanting it more than the other guy. Thomas Bryant proves to be adept at turning garbage into gold for the Los Angeles Lakers when a Dennis Schröder triple is off the mark, grabbing the offensive board through sheer force of will and depositing the put-back for a critical two points. Bryant was brilliant against the Sacramento Kings, tallying 29 points on 12 of 14 shooting to go with 14 rebounds in the Lakers’ nail-biting 136-134 victory on January 7, 2023.

Thomas Bryant

The Boston Celtics remember what happened the last time the Golden State Warriors came to town. And even with no championship trophy on the line this time, Al Horford was determined for a different outcome. Now in his 16th season, Horford more resembles a rookie with fresh legs as he gives chase and snuffs out Jordan Poole’s fast break opportunity with a perfectly-timed block. Horford’s 20 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks helped the Celtics get some payback for the 2021-22 NBA Finals in a thrilling 121-118 overtime win on January 19, 2023.

Al Horford

As one of the more talented sixth men in the NBA, it doesn’t take Christian Wood very long to start cooking. The Dallas Mavericks’ prized bench weapon goes to work on the Portland Trail Blazers defense in the second quarter, driving to the basket from the corner before unleashing a between-the-legs dribble and step-back jumper while drawing a foul. Wood scored 20 of his 32 points in a 72-point first half, adding 12 rebounds and two blocks in his squad’s 130-110 triumph on December 16, 2022.

Christian Wood

Cameron Johnson couldn’t have returned at a better time for the Phoenix Suns. With his squad having dropped seven of eight to begin 2023, Johnson steps on the court for the first time after missing 37 games and makes an immediate impact when he scoops up a Brooklyn Nets turnover and flicks an assist in the same motion up the floor to Saben Lee for a fast-break dunk. The fourth-year forward tallied 19 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 22 productive minutes off the bench in Phoenix’s 117-112 victory on January 19, 2023.

Cameron Johnson

Aaron Nesmith barely missed. Neither did his teammates, which spelled trouble for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Indiana Pacers are happy Nesmith is theirs after two seasons with the Boston Celtics, as the third-year forward begins in the corner before driving with purpose along the baseline and finishes with a powerful right-handed slam over a helpless defender. Nesmith scored 22 points on 7 of 10 from the field, contributing nicely to his squad’s .565 shooting night as Indiana claimed a 135-126 triumph on December 29, 2022.

Aaron Nesmith

Down 14 points at halftime on the road, the Detroit Pistons needed a boost in order to close out 2022 with a victory. Bojan Bogdanović had them covered. The veteran forward keyed his team’s comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a spectacular third quarter, showcasing his athleticism as he saves a potential turnover from rolling out of bounds while having the court awareness to feed a trailing Isaiah Stewart for a dunk. Bogdanović scored 17 of his team-high 28 points in the period and finished 10 for 14 from the field along with six rebounds and five assists in the 116-104 win on December 31, 2022.

Bojan Bogdanović

The Washington Wizards thought they had a driving layup attempt in the bag — only Aaron Gordon had other ideas. Deni Avdija looks like he has a clear path to the rim against the Denver Nuggets, that is until Gordon springs from behind to deny the attempt with a clean block off the glass. The Denver forward played with swagger on both ends of the court, producing 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists in his squad’s 141-128 victory on December 14, 2022.

Aaron Gordon

To beat the defending champs in their house you better be prepared to bring it on both ends. No problem for Markelle Fultz, who steps in front of an Andre Iguodala pass to claim the steal before dodging a closing Draymond Green with a slick behind-the-back maneuver to set up a 2-on-1 fast break. The former number one overall pick finishes by drawing his defender in and then drops off an assist to a trailing Paolo Banchero. Fultz filled up the box score for the Orlando Magic, tallying 16 points, five rebounds, seven assists and six steals in the 115-101 win over the Golden State Warriors on January 7, 2023.

Markelle Fultz

Following a historic first quarter, there was no stopping LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. Ball and his teammates were in perfect synergy all night, as he gathers a dump-off from Mason Plumlee before whipping a fabulous no-look pass back to the cutting center that ends in an easy deuce. The Hornets matched an NBA record with a staggering 51 first-quarter points, and Ball’s 24 points, three rebounds, 12 assists, two steals and seven three-pointers kept the Milwaukee Bucks chasing all night in Charlotte’s runaway 138-109 victory on January 6, 2023.

LaMelo Ball

Most players can go an entire career without scoring 50 points in a game — Joel Embiid did it twice in less than a month. After dropping 59 on the Utah Jazz on Nov. 13, Embiid hits the Charlotte Hornets with an encore performance as he trails James Harden up the court before collecting a behind-the-back pass from his All-Star teammate and rumbling down the lane for a strong two-handed slam. Embiid became the first player to score 50 points twice during the 2022-23 campaign as well as the third Philadelphia 76er to hit the mark multiple times in the same season after putting up 53 points, 12 rebounds and three assists in a 131-113 win on December 11, 2022.

Joel Embiid

Now that’s how you announce your presence to the rest of the league. A year after averaging just three points per game in less than eight minutes a night, Nick Richards has burst on to the scene for the Charlotte Hornets in the early stages of the 2022-23 season. After erupting for 19 points and 10 rebounds in the season opener, the reserve center one-ups himself against the Atlanta Hawks. Executing a flawless pick-and-roll with fellow reserve James Bouknight, Richards takes a bounce pass from his teammate and rises up for an emphatic one-handed slam. It was a perfect game for Richards, who made all nine of his field goal attempts in a 20-point, 11-rebound, two-block effort in 20 efficient minutes in Charlotte’s 126-109 win on October 23, 2022.

Nick Richards

If you’re searching for silky-smooth finesse in 7-foot form, look no further. Jonas Valančiūnas shows that nimbleness comes in big packages as he works his magic in the low block, narrowly avoiding a Myles Turner steal before turning himself back around with a slick behind-the-back dribble and soft-touch layup. The veteran center stepped up for a Pelicans squad missing several key contributors, posting 20 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in his squad’s 113-93 victory over the Indiana Pacers on December 26, 2022.

Jonas Valančiūnas

Now on his fifth team in five seasons, Isaiah Hartenstein seems to be finding a home with the New York Knicks. Playing against the Boston Celtics, Hartenstein shows off his fundamentals, crashing the boards and turning a Jalen Brunson misfire into a one-handed put-back slam right on top of a helpless opponent. In a 38-minute run for Hartenstein, the big man made five of his six field goals for 10 points, while adding 14 rebounds, an assist and a block in the November 5, 2022 Atlantic Division showdown.

Isaiah Hartenstein

With the defending champions in town, Dennis Smith Jr. made sure to bring his best. After a defensive gem on Steph Curry at the end of regulation forced overtime, the Charlotte Hornets point guard decided to play the role of hero on offense in the extra session. With his team holding a tight three-point lead, Smith Jr. collects a foul line jump ball and gets right to work, driving strong to the hole and flipping a high-arcing layup over the outstretched fingertips of Andrew Wiggins. The Hornets never looked back from there, and Smith Jr.’s 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists were instrumental in the 120-113 win over the Golden State Warriors on October 29, 2022.

Dennis Smith Jr.

Hustling back on defense tends to yield good fortune. Following a late-game turnover against the Detroit Pistons, John Collins doesn’t pout over his giveaway to Cade Cunningham — he gets even. The sixth-year Atlanta Hawks forward trails Cunningham the entire way up the court, waiting for his perfect opportunity to strike before pinning a highlight-reel block against the backboard. Collins’ refusal to give up on the play — as well as his 19 points, 11 rebounds, four blocks and a steal — led the Hawks to a hard-fought 118-113 road victory on October 26, 2022.

John Collins

Playing without two of their top scorers, the New Orleans Pelicans needed to play flawless basketball to beat the Dallas Mavericks. Trey Murphy III took the challenge literally. Pressed into starting duty, the second-year guard stepped up in a big way, taking a pass in the corner before making his move toward the basket and throwing down a ferocious slam. Murphy III made all eight of his field-goal attempts — including four triples — as well as both free throws en route to 22 points and five rebounds in his squad’s exciting 113-111 win on October 25, 2022.

Trey Murphy III

Jalen Brunson’s handle is so shifty that even extremely athletic players have trouble keeping up. Jeremy Sochan puts in an admirable effort in trying to stick with the New York Knicks point guard, but Brunson’s bag of tricks proves to be too deep as he eludes the San Antonio Spurs rookie in a man-to-man matchup long enough to bury a mid-range jumper. Brunson erupted for a career-high 38 points on 17 of 27 shooting and the Knicks needed every one of them — along with seven rebounds and six assists — in the 117-114 nail-biting victory on January 4, 2023.

Jalen Brunson

Following a solid inaugural campaign in which he was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, Chris Duarte is back for more in Year 2. Showing no fear against the star-powered Brooklyn Nets, Duarte takes an inbound pass at the far end of the court and races up the floor knowing full well that the third-quarter clock is draining fast. Despite having two defenders right in his path, the Indiana Pacers guard pulls up from 36 feet and calmly drains the pull-up jumper to beat the buzzer. The Nets won the game, but the Pacers are feeling good about Duarte’s future after a career-high 30-point effort on October 31, 2022.

Chris Duarte

He’s so good that he doesn’t even need his eyes to make spectacular plays. Such is life when you’re Giannis Antetokounmpo, who continues to make the impossible happen on a nightly basis. Returning from a two-game absence against the Atlanta Hawks, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar makes up for lost time by flicking a no-look over-the-shoulder dime to a waiting Bobby Portis Jr., who finishes the possession with a layup. It was another typical night at the office for the two-time MVP, who finished the November 14, 2022 game with 27 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Not many men are capable of putting 7-foot Brook Lopez on a poster, much less someone six inches shorter than the veteran big man. Spencer Dinwiddie cares very little about height differences, as the Dallas Mavericks guard drives strong into the lane and takes flight before throwing down a ferocious one-handed dunk over the Milwaukee Bucks center. In addition to his throwdown, Dinwiddie’s night featured 15 points, four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block on December 9, 2022.

Spencer Dinwiddie

After giving the Chicago Bulls a one-point advantage in the final minutes of a close contest, Nikola Vučević was far from finished. The two-time All-Star hustles back on defense against the Washington Wizards and registers a clutch block on a layup attempt by a driving Monte Morris to preserve the lead. The Bulls would never trail again thanks to huge performances on both ends by the veteran center, who posted 25 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in Chicago’s 115-111 win on December 7, 2022.

Nikola Vučević

Bench players unafraid to take clutch shots can separate good teams from special ones, and Chris Boucher shows no fear against the Dallas Mavericks with the game on the line. With his team clinging to a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter, the sixth-year reserve forward helps the Toronto Raptors out in a big way by draining a tough fadeaway from the paint over Reggie Bullock. It was a dagger that kept the game out of reach, as Boucher’s 22-point, 13-rebound effort was crucial in Toronto’s 105-100 triumph on November 26, 2022.

Chris Boucher

Tyrese Haliburton was a revelation in 26 games for the Indiana Pacers after a midseason acquisition in February 2022. To the delight of Pacers fans, the talented third-year point guard has picked up right where he left off to open the 2022-23 season. In Indiana’s first game against the Washington Wizards, Haliburton pushes the ball up the court and takes on all comers, using a yo-yo-dribble-hesi combination to fool the defense before clearing a path to the rim and throwing down a dunk. Haliburton scored a game-high 26 points to go with four rebounds and seven assists on October 19, 2022.

Tyrese Haliburton

No inbound is a given when Jose Alvarado is on the prowl. The New Orleans Pelicans reserve guard is a bundle of energy whenever he’s on the court, not to mention waiting for the offense to make a mistake that he can capitalize on. Following a made free throw by Zion Williamson, the Houston Rockets throw the ball in while expecting to begin the next possession. But Alvarado has other ideas, picking Kevin Porter Jr.’s pocket, ending up with a steal and layup in the blink of an eye. Alvarado gave a huge lift to the second unit, converting 5-of-6 field-goal attempts for 12 points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals in 20 minutes amidst a 119-106 victory on November 12, 2022.

Jose Alvarado

When it comes to putting players in position to thrive, few teams do it better than the Miami Heat. What a find Max Strus has been, as the shooting guard has gone from undrafted free agent to a vital cog for a team with playoff aspirations. In the midst of a 20-point night on November 16, 2022, Strus shows he’s not afraid to get to the rack, racing up the court after a long inbound pass to catch the ball in stride and throw down a high-flying dunk.

Max Strus

Trailing by three points with 1.3 seconds remaining in regulation, Matt Ryan was subbed into the game with one objective — tie the ballgame. Mission accomplished for the Los Angeles Lakers newcomer. Off a perfectly-executed inbound pass from Austin Reaves, the sharpshooting Ryan, in his Top Shot debut, has just enough time to set his feet and force overtime with a corner three-pointer directly in front of the Lakers’ bench. Ryan played a critical role for the Lakers in just his sixth career game, chipping in 11 points, two rebounds, an assist and three triples in a much-needed 120-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on November 2, 2022.

Matt Ryan

It appears that Damion Lee brought his clutch championship form with him to the desert. In his first game with the Phoenix Suns after a four-year run with the Golden State Warriors, Lee makes Suns fans elated that he’s on their side. Tied in the final seconds of a fourth-quarter battle, Lee takes a pass from three-time All-Star Devin Booker and makes his move, driving with determination toward the basket and draining a difficult game-winning fall-away jumper with 9.7 seconds left. Lee scored 11 points off the bench — all in the fourth quarter — to go with two rebounds and two assists in helping the Suns erase a 22-point third-quarter deficit to stun the Dallas Mavericks 107-105 on October 19, 2022.

Damion Lee

Even in Year 14, Wesley Matthews hasn’t lost his magic touch. The Milwaukee Bucks guard has always been a marksman from deep and has settled in as a dependable role player for a team with championship aspirations. Trailing by two with less than a minute remaining against the Philadelphia 76ers in Milwaukee’s 2022-23 opener, Matthews puts his clutch gene on display, burying a go-ahead triple with under 25 seconds remaining to silence the hostile Philly crowd. Matthews had eight points, five rebounds, two assists and a block in 20 minutes off the bench in the 90-88 win on October 20, 2022.

Wesley Matthews

After playing 35 bruising minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers, Jerami Grant decided that he wasn’t interested in five more. Locked in a tie game on the road in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter, Grant shows no fear when confronted by LeBron James, aggressively driving straight at the Lakers’ star before getting the go-ahead bucket to fall with three seconds left. Grant’s clutch shot — as well as his 16 points, two rebounds and an assist — earned the Portland Trail Blazers their third straight win to open the season, a thrilling 106-104 victory on October 23, 2022.

Jerami Grant

If you didn’t know Dalano Banton’s name before, you sure do now. With his shorthanded Toronto Raptors missing three key players against the Detroit Pistons, Banton took the opportunity to introduce himself. The second-year guard was a star on both ends, first creating a steal when he picks rookie Jaden Ivey’s pocket and then capping off the possessions with an emphatic slam on the other end. Banton exploded for a career-high 27 points while also chipping in four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in Toronto’s gritty 115-111 triumph on November 14, 2022.

Dalano Banton

Sometimes you’ve just got to throw it up and hope for the best. Reggie Jackson’s effort and will to score is rewarded against the Portland Trail Blazers as the veteran point guard activates his turbo boosters on a strong drive to the basket. When multiple defenders converge on him in the paint, Jackson absorbs contact and flips up a high-arcing prayer that’s off glass and good. The and-one conversion was part of a big night for Jackson, whose 24 points, seven rebounds and 12 assists helped the LA Clippers leave Portland with a 118-112 victory on November 29, 2022.

Reggie Jackson

The Miami Heat were playing without their top three scorers — but they still had Kyle Lowry on their side. With only seven healthy players against the Washington Wizards, the Heat needed their veteran point guard to empty the tank and he was happy to oblige. The six-time All-Star drives with determination into the lane, sidesteps a couple of defenders then rises up on the baseline to drain a 19-footer over the much taller Kristaps Porziņģis. Though they’d ultimately come up short, Lowry’s 24 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists, two blocks and a steal kept the Heat in the fight on November 18, 2022.

Kyle Lowry

With Cade Cunningham’s sophomore season cut short due to injury, the Detroit Pistons need someone to step up and make a consistent offensive impact. Enter Alec Burks. The veteran guard — now in his 11th NBA season and first with the Pistons — grabs a pass at the top of the key and drills a long straightaway jumper even with Cole Anthony draped all over him. Burks barely missed against the Orlando Magic, converting 10 of 11 field goals for 32 points to go along with two rebounds, four assists, two steals and six triples in seven attempts in Detroit’s 121-101 win on December 28, 2022.

Alec Burks

Eager to make an early-season impact on a slow-starting Orlando Magic squad, fifth-year center Mo Bamba takes matters into his own hands against the visiting Charlotte Hornets, using every inch of his 7-foot frame to throw down a monstrous dunk over Jalen McDaniels. It was an incredibly-efficient 17 minutes off the bench for Bamba, who made eight of his 12 shots for 19 points, along with six rebounds, an assist and three blocks in Orlando’s first win of the season on October 28, 2022.

Mo Bamba

Energy off the bench is an immeasurable intangible, but the Cleveland Cavaliers have it in bunches. It was Cedi Osman’s turn to show it off against the Miami Heat. The sixth-year forward exhibits pure hustle, first coming up with a steal on the defensive end before pushing the counterattack at a frenetic pace and whipping a perfect bounce pass to Darius Garland for a transition layup. Osman produced 20 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Cleveland’s 113-87 victory on November 20, 2022. 

Cedi Osman

With the second quarter clock ticking toward zero, Luka Dončić figured he would hold the ball for one final look before halftime. Darius Bazley had other ideas. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s fourth-year big man displays his fearlessness on the defensive end, refusing to back down on the Dallas star’s drive, authoritatively rejecting the dunk attempt. Bazley’s clean block, along with 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench, allowed the Thunder to prevail 117-111 in overtime on October 29, 2022.

Darius Bazley

Riding a wave of confidence in the form of a six-game winning streak, RJ Barrett and the sizzling New York Knicks decided that lucky number seven sounded even better. Barrett takes on the Indiana Pacers defense all by himself, refusing to be denied as he crosses halfcourt and drives with determination down the heart of the lane before blowing by his initial defender and finishing with a powerful one-handed slam. Barrett’s 24 points and four rebounds were vital to the Knicks extending their streak in the 109-106 win on December 18, 2022.

RJ Barrett

Jamal Murray looks like his old self again, which is bad news for the rest of the league. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Denver point guard uses a pick from Nikola Jokić to gain access into the lane. Met by a wall of defenders, Murray wisely passes up the shot attempt and instead opts for an acrobatic dish to his MVP teammate, who punctuates the possession with a floater. Murray produced 13 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals in helping Denver prevail 110-99 on October 26, 2022.

Jamal Murray

As long as it goes in it doesn’t matter how you got there. Locked in a tight battle against the Memphis Grizzlies, Marcus Smart drives into the lane before coming head-to-head with Santi Aldama. Smart absorbs a body blow that sends him toppling to the hardwood and on the way down flicks up a desperation shot that somehow finds the bottom of the net. The underrated Boston Celtics point guard produced a solid all-around game with 15 points, seven rebounds and 12 assists in his team’s hard-fought 109-106 victory on November 7, 2022.

Marcus Smart

When he’s feeling it from long range, Kevin Love is one of the most feared bench weapons in the NBA. The New York Knicks found that out the hard way, as the five-time All-Star takes a pass on the wing from Donovan Mitchell and buries a contested triple while drawing a foul. Love had a fourth quarter for the ages, connecting on five three-pointers and scoring 16 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers sank the visiting Knicks by out-scoring them by 22 points in the period. All told, Love scored 29 points in just 22 minutes on 8-for-13 from long range while adding eight rebounds in the 121-108 triumph on October 30, 2022.

Kevin Love

Talk about making a first impression. In the first start of his NBA career, Santi Aldama instantly rewards the Memphis Grizzlies’ faith in his ability to fill in for the injured Jaren Jackson Jr. After showing isolated flashes as a rookie, the 21-year-old from Spain has clearly elevated his game in Year 2, putting himself in the perfect spot when a triple team envelops teammate Steven Adams. Aldama makes the New York Knicks pay for leaving him open, finishing the play with a one-handed slam, two of his 18 points to go with a career-high 11 rebounds in Memphis’ 115-112 overtime win on October 19, 2022.

Santi Aldama

Off to their most promising start in over a decade, the Sacramento Kings are getting big production out of a litany of difference makers. Against the Indiana Pacers it was Harrison Barnes’ turn, as the veteran forward catches a pass from Domantas Sabonis in the paint and goes right up for a difficult up-and-under reverse layup between two defenders. The win was Sacramento’s eighth in 11 games, and their 11-9 start is the franchise’s best since the 2004-05 season. Barnes played a big role, scoring 22 points to pair with five rebounds, two assists and two steals in the 137-114 win on November 30, 2022. 

Harrison Barnes

Never underestimate how big of an impact fit can have on a player’s success with a team. After being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers a couple of days before the start of the season, Charles Bassey quickly found himself a new home with the San Antonio Spurs. It hasn’t taken long for the second-year reserve center to leave a lasting impression, as he shows off his hustle and defensive aptitude by chasing down George Hill of the Milwaukee Bucks and emphatically spiking his shot attempt into the hardwood. Bassey got busy in just 18 minutes, producing five points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in San Antonio’s impressive 111-93 win on November 11, 2022. 

Charles Bassey

Step one: beat the shot clock — step two: beat the LA Clippers. Mike Conley shows he is up for both tasks as he hits Walker Kessler with an inbounds pass before the Utah Jazz rookie dumps it right back to Conley, who buries the corner trey before the shot clock expires. Now in his 16th NBA season and fourth with the Jazz, the veteran point guard still has a knack for knocking down clutch shots as his 17 points, four rebounds, nine assists and five three-pointers helped the Jazz dispatch the Clippers 126-103 on January 18, 2023.

Mike Conley

Jaylen Brown welcomed Donovan Mitchell to the Eastern Conference the best way he knows how — by putting him on a poster. Playing in just his fifth game with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Mitchell receives a rude awakening courtesy of the Boston Celtics’ 2021 All-Star. When Brown picks off a Mitchell bounce pass, he and teammate Marcus Smart motor the other way on a 2-on-1 advantage. Brown collects a bounce pass and then takes flight, slamming an angry one-handed dunk on top of his helpless opponent. Brown put together a solid performance of 32 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals on October 28, 2022.

Jaylen Brown

With Zion Williamson absent, the New Orleans Pelicans needed someone to step up in a big way against the Memphis Grizzlies. Enter CJ McCollum, who made sure to deliver from inside and out. Up nine points with 90 seconds remaining, the 10-year veteran frees himself to get a touch before eurostepping into a dagger of a high-arcing floater that catches nothing but net. The 2016 Most Improved Player winner erupted for 30 points — including seven three-pointers — as well as three rebounds and nine assists in his squad’s 113-102 triumph on November 15, 2022.

CJ McCollum

A new year brings with it fresh opportunities to exorcize old demons. Goga Bitadze and the Indiana Pacers dropped their final 10 games of the preceding season, riding a months-long losing streak that stretched to 12 after falling in their first two games of the 2022-23 campaign. In one play, Bitadze says out with the old, in with the new as he’s set up with a perfect alley-oop from exciting rookie teammate Bennedict Mathurin, taking out his frustrations on the rim with an effortless one-handed slam against the Detroit Pistons. Bitadze had a monster performance with 14 points, 15 rebounds and four assists off the bench, helping Indiana earn that long-awaited 124-115 victory on October 22, 2022.

Goga Bitadze

After taking the G League by storm with his explosive scoring prowess, Jaden Hardy was ready for the big stage. The Dallas Mavericks rookie introduces himself to the New Orleans Pelicans in style, using his momentum to blow by Kira Lewis Jr. with his left hand into the lane before switching to his right and finishing with an up-and-under layup around Willy Hernangomez. Hardy matched his career-high with 15 points on 7 for 9 shooting while adding two steals in his squad’s 127-117 win on January 7, 2023.

Jaden Hardy

Make the mistake of leaving the back door open and Kelly Oubre Jr. is going to make himself at home. Thanks to a heads-up bounce pass from Mason Plumlee, a cutting Oubre Jr. blows by his initial defender and beats Kristaps Porziņģis to the basket before finishing with a picture perfect double-pump slam. The Washington Wizards may have won the game, but Oubre Jr. had a big performance against his old team by hanging 20 points on them on November 7, 2022.

Kelly Oubre Jr.

No Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday or Khris Middleton for the Milwaukee Bucks? No problem for Jevon Carter.. The fifth-year guard known for his defensive prowess shows he can score the ball just as well against the Oklahoma City Thunder, pump faking a defender before putting the ball on the floor and going up strong against another challenger at the rim for a hard-earned layup. Carter doubled his previous season-high point total, erupting for a career-high 36 to go along with four rebounds, a career-best 12 assists and five three-pointers in Milwaukee’s marathon 136-132 double-overtime win on November 9, 2022.

Jevon Carter

Ben Simmons had some extra flair prepared with the Brooklyn Nets aiming to match their longest win streak since moving across the river a decade ago. Against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, the three-time All-Star goes on the offensive, finishing a strong drive to the bucket with a between-the-legs dribble and smooth hook shot over Bobby Portis. Thanks to Simmons’ 12 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and three steals, the Nets dispatched the Bucks 118-100 on December 23, 2022 for their eighth straight victory.

Ben Simmons

The best in the business know how to improvise on the fly — just ask Kawhi Leonard. The two-time champion and NBA Finals MVP triggers his backup plan on a strong drive to the basket, first thinking dunk before deciding on a difficult reverse layup to avoid having his attempt swatted by a trailing Kyle Kuzma. Leonard scored in a variety of ways, tallying a game-high 31 points along with nine rebounds and three steals as his LA Clippers staged a fourth-quarter rally to send the Washington Wizards to their ninth-straight loss, a 102-93 decision on December 17, 2022.

Kawhi Leonard

The up-and-coming Sacramento Kings are playing exciting basketball again, and newcomer Malik Monk is right at the center of the fun. The sixth-year guard has served as a spark plug off the Kings’ bench, and it was easy to decipher why when the Cleveland Cavaliers came to town. Thanks to an unselfish, one-handed laser pass from teammate Domantas Sabonis, Monk finds himself in the perfect spot to pull off an athletic up-and-under reverse layup despite having two defenders right on top of him. Monk’s 14 points, two rebounds and five assists were a major catalyst in Sacramento’s 127-120 win on November 9, 2022.

Malik Monk

Clinging to a three-point lead with a surging Joel Embiid rumbling toward the basket, the Washington Wizards were in need of a critical defensive stop. Enter Deni Avdija. The third-year forward comes up clutch, timing Embiid’s trajectory perfectly by reaching down low and blocking the Philadelphia 76ers All-Star’s driving layup attempt with 23 seconds remaining. Avdija — who would later sink two free throws to put the game out of reach — contributed seven points, three rebounds and one game-saving block in Washington’s 116-111 victory on December 27, 2022, snapping Philly’s eight-game win streak in the process.

Deni Avdija

Malcolm Brogdon is fitting in just fine with the Boston Celtics. In his first season with the NBA-leading Celtics, the veteran reserve makes his squad even more dangerous when an offensive board by Luke Kornet keeps the Boston possession alive. The ball lands in the hands of Marcus Smart, who hits a cutting Brogdon with a bounce pass in the paint before the 2017 Rookie of the Year unselfishly drops off a dish to Kornet for an open dunk. Brogdon poured in a season-high 30 points on 11 of 17 shooting while adding three rebounds, three assists and four triples in his squad’s 122-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets on January 14, 2023.

Malcolm Brogdon

Fresh off achieving a national championship in college, Christian Braun has brought an unselfish, winning style of basketball with him to the Denver Nuggets. Against the Utah Jazz, the rookie shows he’s willing to do whatever it takes to secure a victory, fearlessly stepping in front of Malik Beasley to turn a wide-open dunk into a ferocious rejection. Braun continued to make an impact off the Nuggets bench, chipping in 10 points, six rebounds, an assist and a block in Denver’s 117-101 triumph on October 28, 2022.

Christian Braun

Now in his fourth season, Keldon Johnson has blossomed from a very good player into the face of the San Antonio Spurs’ offensive attack. Following a timely dish from teammate Josh Richardson, Johnson takes care of the rest, pump faking a defender out of his shoes before lining up and draining a wide-open corner three-pointer. Johnson scored a team-high 33 points to go with three rebounds, four assists, two steals and six triples in a 129-124 triumph over the Chicago Bulls on October 28, 2022.

Keldon Johnson

Forwards who can break down defenders off the dribble are tough to find. P.J. Washington shows Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland a thing or two about handling the rock, catching the ball beyond the arc before taking him to school. The Charlotte Horne ts fourth-year pro puts on a dribbling clinic, first going through legs and spinning into the paint before finishing the possession with a teardrop floater. The Cavs outlasted Charlotte in a double-overtime thriller but Washington got his, contributing 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals on November 18, 2022.

P.J. Washington

In just his sixth professional game, Mark Williams gave the Charlotte Hornets an exciting glimpse into their future. Making his Top Shot debut, the 15th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft sends a Josh Giddey shot into the crowd with a merciless rejection at the rim. Williams shot a sparkling 7-for-7 for a career-high 17 points and 13 rebounds, along with two assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 productive minutes off the bench in his squad’s 121–113 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 29, 2022.

Mark Williams

Sometimes overshadowed by a star-studded Philadelphia 76ers lineup, Tobias Harris continues to make plays to help his team win ball games. Buoyed by the return of a healthy Joel Embiid to the lineup, Harris’ contributions go a long way against the feisty Atlanta Hawks as the 12-year veteran rises up on a catch-and-shoot three-pointer that just barely beats the shot clock buzzer. Harris deposited 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as his clutch double-double helped Philly outlast the Hawks 104-101 on November 28, 2022.

Tobias Harris

The offseason trade that brought Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks is off to a sizzling start. A first-time All-Star with the San Antonio Spurs during the 2021-22 campaign, Murray’s stock keeps rising as he continues to improve exponentially as a playmaker. Against the New York Knicks, Murray looks to set up the halfcourt offense before suddenly whipping a cross-court laser to DeAndre Hunter for a wide open corner triple. Murray’s elite court vision — not to mention his career-high 36 points, four rebounds, nine assists and five steals — was instrumental in toppling the New York Knicks 112-99 on November 2, 2022. 

Dejounte Murray

No LaMelo Ball? No problem for Terry Rozier and the upstart Charlotte Hornets. Opening the 2022-23 campaign without their injured All-Star point guard, Rozier picked up the slack and then some against the San Antonio Spurs. Pushing the ball up the court, the eighth-year guard dribbles and spins to such a dizzying degree that he puts a Spurs defender on the ground before finishing the possession with a kiss off the glass. The Hornets set franchise records in a season opener for points in an opening half with Rozier at the center of it all. Rozier finished with 24 points, six rebounds and six assists in Charlotte’s runaway 129-102 victory on October 19, 2022.

Terry Rozier

Donvan Mitchell’s honeymoon with the Cleveland Cavaliers continued against the Los Angeles Lakers. Taking advantage of a favorable one-on-one matchup with Austin Reaves, Mitchell hits his defender with some slick dribbles before suddenly pulling up for a stepback triple that helps the Cavs pull away late in the fourth quarter. Mitchell logged his second 40-point performance of the season, posting 43 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals in Cleveland’s 116-102 triumph on December 6, 2022. 

Donovan Mitchell

After playing just eight minutes in the 2022 NBA Finals, Jonathan Kuminga had unfinished business when the Boston Celtics came to town. The second-year Golden State Warriors forward shows that persistence pays off in a one-on-one battle down low with Jayson Tatum, as Kuminga twists and pivots his way closer to the basket. When Tatum dislodges the ball, Kuminga’s motor keeps running as he scoops it up before going out of bounds and finishes the second-chance opportunity with a dunk. Kuminga tallied 14 points on 6 of 9 shooting while adding five rebounds and three assists in Golden State’s 123-107 win on December 10, 2022.

Jonathan Kuminga

Jaren Jackson Jr. made sure that it would be a happy New Year for the Memphis Grizzlies. Kicking off 2023 in style, Jackson Jr. protects the rim with vigor against the Sacramento Kings when he blocks a driving Malik Monk not once but twice. The Grizzlies’ talented fifth-year power forward made magic happen on both ends of the court, tallying 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three rejections in helping his squad win its third consecutive game, a 118-108 decision on January 1, 2023.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Role players unafraid to deliver in the clutch are the difference between good teams and great ones. Norman Powell shows his squad that no moment is too big as the LA Clippers find themselves trailing by two in the guts of the game. After an in-transition Reggie Jackson finds Powell behind the arc, the eighth-year reserve forward shifts into attack mode, driving head on into the lane against the heart of the Cleveland Cavaliers defense and navigating all challengers. Powell draws the foul while converting the underhand layup, tying the game with 1:03 remaining. Powell’s 17 points and two steals were instrumental in the 119-117 victory on November 7, 2022.

Norman Powell

Even when you send a double team Trae Young’s way, he still finds ways to beat you. When two Detroit Pistons converge behind the arc to prevent him from bombing a triple, the two-time All-Star does the next best thing and whips a no-look pass into the post to Clint Capela, who converts the layup attempt while drawing a foul. Young’s elite ability to make any shot or pass makes him nearly impossible to defend, as his 36 points, two rebounds, 12 assists and four triples were enough to sink the Pistons 136-112 on October 28, 2022.

Trae Young

Charging straight into the lane against three San Antonio Spurs defenders is not for the faint of heart — but it is for Zion Williamson. The New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward scoops up a bounce pass on the elbow and makes his move, putting the ball on the floor and muscling his way to a layup despite spinning his way into a traffic jam underneath the basket. Williamson poured in a season-high 32 points on 14-of-18 from the field to go along with 11 rebounds and two steals in his squad’s 129-110 win on November 23, 2022.

Zion Williamson

A major reason for the Miami Heat’s successful run over the past two decades is its ability to find critical depth pieces to support the team’s stars. Caleb Martin is among the latest examples, as the fourth-year undrafted forward steps up in a big way against the Atlanta Hawks. Supporting the Heat without Jimmy Butler, Martin brings toughness and grit to the floor as he drifts over as a help defender to deny Onyeka Okongwu with a block from behind. Martin brought it on both ends, scoring 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting while adding nine rebounds, four assists and two steals in Miami’s 106-98 come-from-behind win on November 27, 2022.

Caleb Martin

For the 20th time in his decorated career, Paul George did something most NBA players won’t sniff even once — score 40 points in a game. Against the Sacramento Kings, the seven-time All-Star enters total domination mode, taking a pass atop the key before stepping on the accelerator and hitting the defense with an unguardable spin move en route to two of his 40. The LA Clippers needed every one of them to get past the pesky Kings, as George’s 40 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals were the difference in the 111-109 road win on October 22, 2022. The output made George the 14th active player to score 40 or more in a game at least 20 times.

Paul George

Just in case anybody forgot, there isn’t a shot on the court that Fred VanVleet can’t make. After missing the Toronto Raptors’ previous three games with an injury, the 2022 first-time All-Star issues a harsh reminder to the Chicago Bulls at how deadly his stroke is when he’s feeling it. The seventh-year point guard shakes off suffocating defensive pressure from Chicago’s Ayo Dosunmu, as VanVleet dribbles behind his back before absorbing contact and somehow getting an off-balance jumper to fall. VanVleet was at his very best, producing season-highs of 30 points and 11 assists to go with five rebounds and three-pointers apiece in Toronto’s 113-104 victory on November 6, 2022.

Fred VanVleet

One year after his breakout campaign, Jordan Poole continues to evolve offensively. Pressed into starting duty for a resting Klay Thompson, the fourth-year guard keeps the Golden State Warriors offense humming with a strong drive into the paint before dropping off a beauty of a behind-the-back no-look pass to a cutting Jonathan Kuminga. Poole’s 21 points, two rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers helped deliver the Warriors a 120-101 win over the Houston Rockets on December 3, 2022.

Jordan Poole

Make a huge play on defense and put the game away with a clutch triple — all in a day’s work for Donte DiVincenzo. With his Golden State Warriors clinging to a two-point lead in the final minute, DiVincenzo strips Damian Lillard before hustling back on offense to stay ready. He doesn’t have to wait long, as the fifth-year guard pulls up for a straightaway catch-and-shoot three to bury the hopes of the Portland Trail Blazers. Filling in admirably for an absent Steph Curry, DiVincenzo’s nine points, nine rebounds, four assists, four steals and one clutch three-pointer were the catalyst in his squad’s 118-112 win on December 30, 2022.

Donte DiVincenzo

Time was precious, so Evan Mobley put on a show all by himself. With just over five seconds remaining before halftime, the Cleveland Cavaliers big man has a lot of ground to cover as he races the length of the court in just four dribbles before finishing with a perfectly-executed Eurostep and slam around Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero with one second to spare. Mobley posted 19 points of 9 of 10 from the field to go with 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in Cleveland’s 107-96 triumph on December 2, 2022.

Evan Mobley

Sometimes it pays to shoot first and ask questions later . Following a steal on the defensive end, the Brooklyn Nets push the counterattack against the Portland Trail Blazers. When Yuta Watanabe gets the ball in his hands, he hesitates for a moment before deciding to pull up from deep himself. The fifth-year forward and first-year Net connected on 5-of-7 field goals off the bench — all from behind the arc — for 20 points, seven rebounds and two assists in the November 17, 2022 victory.

Yuta Watanabe

Talk about teamwork and athleticism in their finest forms. With the Washington Wizards missing their top two scorers in a home game against the Dallas Mavericks, Rui Hachimura was more than willing to step up in an all-hands-on-deck scenario. Teammate Kyle Kuzma gets the play started, gaining access to the paint with a dribble drive and spin move before he’s enveloped by three defenders. Ever the cool customer, Kuzma dumps off an opportune pass to Hachimura, who goes up, under and up again in order to get a reverse layup to fall. Hachimura produced a season-high 23 points along with eight rebounds off the bench for the shorthanded Wizards in the November 10, 2022 victory.

Rui Hachimura

In less than four seasons, Gabe Vincent has made the transition from undrafted free agent to indispensable rotation member. Stepping into the starting lineup for the short-handed Miami Heat, Vincent’s shiftiness gives the Milwaukee Bucks nightmares as he pump fakes his way into a favorable one-on-one matchup before finishing with a stepback three-pointer. Vincent poured in a career-high 28 points on 10 of 17 shooting while also chipping in three rebounds, six assists, two steals and five triples in Miami’s gritty 108-102 victory on January 12, 2023.

Gabe Vincent

The more comfortable Rudy Gobert gets in his new surroundings, the more dangerous the Minnesota Timberwolves become. Gobert looks every bit like a three-time All-Star against the LA Clippers, utilizing the pick-and-roll to perfection as D’Angelo Russell lofts an alley-oop that Gobert throws down with authority. The Clippers had no answer for slowing down Gobert, who torched them for 25 points on 11 of 15 shooting, 21 rebounds and two blocks in Minnesota’s 128-115 win on January 6, 2023.

Rudy Gobert

When you have a teammate who is a threat to pull up from anywhere on the court, opportunities are bound to come your way. Onyeka Okongwu is sure to take advantage, as a Trae Young head fake from way downtown keeps the Indiana Pacers defense guessing. When Young opts to put the ball on the floor he hits Onyeka in stride as the third-year big man cuts to the basket and shimmies his way around a defender before finishing with a slam. Onyeka’s 18 points, career-high 20 rebounds, four assists, two steals and four blocks were critical in the Atlanta Hawks’ 113-111 win on January 13, 2023.

Onyeka Okongwu

As the LA Clippers were quick to discover, fancy footwork in the frontcourt is no fun to defend. Now in his second season, Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün continues to impress — after setting a screen for a teammate, the 6-foot-11 Turkish big man collapses toward the basket and catches a pass in the paint before pivoting around his defender with a nimble spin move. The subsequent layup was good for two of Şengün’s team-high 26 points, and he also chipped in 13 rebounds, two assists and a steal in the November 2, 2022 Western Conference showdown.

Alperen Şengün

Steph Curry’s shooting and scoring abilities get their just praise — but how about some love for the way the Golden State Warriors star gets his buckets? Granted an opportunity to strike from the corner, Curry sets his sight on the rim, splitting two defenders with a smooth behind-the-back maneuver, then finishes at the cup with a layup. The four-time champion scores two of his game-high 24 points on the play while also chipping in six rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and five triples in his squad’s 111-101 win on November 18, 2022.

Steph Curry

Even in Year 15, Goran Dragić still has the magic to provide an instant offensive jolt. Now a spark plug off the bench for the Chicago Bulls, Dragić shows off his basketball IQ by catching the Charlotte Hornets’ defense napping. While preparing an inbound pass on the baseline, an observant Dragić notices Dennis Smith Jr. looking the other way, bounces the ball off his back and lays it off the glass for an easy deuce. The heads up play yielded two of Dragić’s 16 points — along with three rebounds, three assists and a block — in just 15 minutes as the Bulls prevailed 106-88 on November 2, 2022.

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