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No stranger to raining on the Boston Celtics’ parade with 3-point buckets in critical environments, Stephen Curry opted for a “rainbow” during his most recent example. A top-shelf candidate for the NBA’s 2023-24 Clutch Player of the Year, Curry misses on his first attempt to extend the Golden State Warriors’ one-point edge under 20 seconds remaining. Unbothered, the former two-time league Most Valuable Player merely positions himself along the right 3-point arc, upstaging both the dwindling shot clock and Boston’s tough contest, hanging a high-arcing moonball through the skies for the game-clinching triple. Timely in turning to his signature “night-night” celebration, Curry’s performance made him one of the night’s heroes, punishing the league’s top regular season team with 33 points — including 13 in the fourth —  alongside three rebounds, six assists, and six 3-pointers on December 19, 2023.

Steph Curry

Working through the process just like an All-Star should, Tyrese Maxey provided the Philadelphia 76ers with a lead through his offense, and then protected it with his defense. Motivated internally to prove his worth on the less glamorous side of the court, Maxey finds an opportunity, remaining diligent even after being forced to trail a Charlotte Hornets player from behind. Unwilling to give up an easy layup, the brilliant guard channels his athleticism, stretching out for an emphatic rearview block, helping sustain a five-point lead. In helping the 76ers survive a shorthanded rotation, Maxey put forth a noteworthy outing with 33 points, six rebounds, five assists, one block, and five 3-pointers on March 1, 2024.

Tyrese Maxey

Even in his return after a one-game absence, it didn’t take the crafty Devin Booker very long to get lost again. A nightmare of the highest proportions to defend on the perimeter, the Phoenix Suns star hunts down a pick-and-roll matchup and wastes zero time getting to work, sending him into a tornado with a pair of between-the-leg misdirections and then a spin move. Free of the defender, the four-time All-Star finishes the job, stretching out for a smooth scoop shot over the outstretched arms of a pair of rim protectors. Toggling seamlessly between bucket-getter and shot creator, Booker was an offensive engine in the win over the Memphis Grizzlies, lighting them up for 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers on December 2, 2023.

Devin Booker

Even on a night in which his versatility and intangible factor trumped his scoring, Damian Lillard, predictably, still found time to schedule “Dame Time” into the game’s itinerary. Left to watch as their 15-point fourth-quarter lead is cut to just six, the Milwaukee Bucks star gets imaginative after his first attempt to shake free of a larger defender fails. Receiving the ball back immediately with only four seconds to work with, Lillard introduces the Minnesota Timberwolves to his generationally-great clutch gene, floating his way into an off-balanced 28-foot dagger to hush the once-hopeful crowd. Testing his mettle against a team that entered as the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed, Lillard performed admirably in the Playoff-type atmosphere with 21 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and one block, fueling a victory on February 23, 2024.

Damian Lillard

Already as formidable a challenge as the NBA has to offer from the moment he reaches the paint, Zion Williamson has taken both his game and his alley-oop leaps to new heights in recent weeks. Recognizing a chance to both extend the New Orleans Pelicans’ 15-point fourth quarter edge and send an authoritative message, the two-time All-Star makes his move, leaking out in transition to provide an outlet for his teammate before jumping out of the gym for a ferocious, two-handed alley-oop flush. Playing an invaluable role in helping the Pelicans sustain their red-hot winning streak with a victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Williamson played the role of a star, turning in 28 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal on March 19, 2024.

Zion Williamson

On a night that included his first triple-double in over a year, Pascal Siakam found a way to both master the art of seeing the entire floor and remain unseen at the same time. Spotted a 23-point lead and on the way to his first-ever win in an Indiana Pacers uniform, the two-time All-NBA selection channels invisibility, striding into the lane unnoticed on a perfectly-planned cut, leaving him unattended for a powerful two-handed throwdown. One of the game’s most multifaceted talents, Siakam overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers’ resistance in every way possible, tallying up a 26-point, 13-rebound, 10-assist masterpiece alongside one 3-pointer, orchestrating a memorable victory on January 25, 2024.

Pascal Siakam

In offering yet another demonstration of his toughness, Anthony Edwards rose from a second-quarter ankle injury in the most appropriate manner possible: keeping the crowd on its toes with dazzling play thereafter. On the exclusive list of players capable of shifting a game’s spectrum on either side, the Minnesota Timberwolves star builds an example, finding a wide-open avenue for a left-corner 3-pointer. With his thirst for excellence unquenched, Edwards locks in defensively, pickpocketing a San Antonio Spurs player’s dribble before testing gravity with a picturesque flush in transition, galvanizing the entire arena. This punctuated a stretch in which Edwards assembled a 14-point, three-rebound, two-assist, three-steal, one-block statement in the third period alone. Showered with supportive chants for his efforts in the win on February 27, 2024, Edwards finished with 34 points, five rebounds, five assists, four steals, one block, and four triples.

Anthony Edwards

In welcoming one of the Western Conference’s powerhouses on the final night of their six-game homestand, Austin Reaves ensured that the Minnesota Timberwolves dealt with a “road trip” in more ways than one. Ideal in his mixture of craft and creativity, the talented Los Angeles Lakers swingman forces a defender to buckle his seatbelt, first pumping on the breaks on a smooth behind-the-back dribble and then with a swiftly-timed spin move, carving the path for a wide-open finger roll, bringing the crowd to its feet. Reaves’ intuitive handle consistently allowed him to provide the perfect complementary attack, joining each of the Lakers’ starters in double-figures with 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three 3-pointers, pivotal in helping influence a signature primetime win on March 10, 2024.

Austin Reaves

After putting a pause on the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive plans with back-to-back 3-pointers in the third quarter, Immanuel Quickley decided that it was time to get the celebrations started early. Joystick-like in his elusiveness, the bucket-getting combo guard accesses his options after a pick-and-pop affords him a wide-open shot attempt. Quick to perceive a Lakers defender sprinting to closeout aggressively, Quickley freezes him in place with a rapid-fire pump fake and then a sidestep, freeing him once more to find the bottom of the net on a triple. Channeling the famous “Skip to My Lou” celebration, Quickley’s timely buckets opened an eight-point advantage. Though they would ultimately fall in a one-point, high-scoring loss on January 9, 2024, the Toronto Raptors guard was dynamite offensively, lighting up the scoreboards for 21 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four 3-pointers.

Immanuel Quickley

Assigned the task of making his first start in nearly three months, Moses Moody eased his way into the process through a familiar skill: nonstop energy. Quick to react after the Washington Wizards use a blocked shot to prompt a fastbreak chance, the Golden State Warriors guard sprints into the fray, eliminating the Wizards’ fastbreak chance entirely with a deflection. In need of one more show of ambition to prevent the ball from falling out of bounds, Moody, in one motion, tracks the ball down before lofting it into the skies and right into the hands of a teammate to set up an alley-oop slam on the other end. A master in the art of staying ready when his number is called, Moody proved to be an impact player in the win on February 27, 2024, lifting the Warriors with 12 points, three rebounds, two steals, and four 3-pointers.

Moses Moody

With an all-but-assured victory just seven minutes away and multiple future Hall of Famers cheering him on from the sidelines, Thanasis Antetokounmpo opted for one of his greatest hits. Relentless in his hustle to track down an offensive rebound, the Milwaukee Bucks forward elects to reset the offense before studying a Charlotte Hornets forward with a quick size-up dribble. Upping his creativity to a ten, Antetokounmpo puts the defender in a blender with a “Shammgod” dribble and a between-the-leg before leaving him in the past with a nifty half-spin on the way to a strong finish at the rim. Drawing rave reviews from all in attendance, Antetokounmpo ensured the Bucks’ 36-point victory on February 9, 2024 offered no dull moments, supplying the second unit with four points, one rebound, one assist, one block, and a breathtaking highlight in just 10 minutes of play.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Even while recognizing after the game how special the San Antonio Spurs could be going forward, Devin Vassell found opportunities to showcase how fun they are while looking backwards, as well. Swift in shaking a missed pull-up 3-pointer from his psyche, the Spurs star hustles his way into another highlight, tracking down a loose ball before swinging a behind-the-back dish into the paint, setting up his teammate for an awe-inspiring connection. In a decisive win that saw both talents put their burgeoning chemistry on display, Vassell proved remarkable against the Toronto Raptors, requiring just 27 minutes for an efficient 25-point, three-rebound, six-assist, one-steal outing, alongside five 3-pointers, a memorable performance on February 12, 2024.

Devin Vassell

In climbing another peg on the NBA’s all-time rebounds leaderboard, piecing together an efficient double-double, and creatively celebrating one of his powerful displays around the rim, Andre Drummond ensured it was merely another day at the office. Bouldering his way into deep position in the paint with relative ease, the veteran center readies himself for his teammate’s outlet pass before muscling his way into an and-one layup. Admiring his work with a jovial shoulder-shimmy dance, Drummond’s tough finish afforded the Bulls a fourth-quarter advantage on the way to a competitive win over the Memphis Grizzlies on February 8, 2024. Herculean in more ways than one, the former two-time All-Star burrowed his way into an off-the-bench double-double with 21 points, 13 boards, one steal, and one block, ascending to No. 38 in league history on the rebounding hierarchy along the way.

Andre Drummond

They say a bucket brings joy to one player, and an assist brings joy to two; in producing one of the season’s best examples of team-first unselfishness, Dante Exum quickly found out how many teammates appreciate tireless hustle. Locked into a physical rebound battle, Exum finds himself in a two-man chase for a loose ball along the sidelines, with a Cleveland Cavaliers big man just a fraction quicker, attempting to throw it off of him for an out-of-bounds turnover. Unwilling to be outworked, Exum sacrifices his body, stretching out into a dive to keep the ball inbounds and into the hands of a Dallas Mavericks teammate, drawing admiration from the arena for his efforts. Continuing his string of impressive play, Exum contributed 13 points, four rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one 3-pointer in the nail-biting loss on December 27, 2023.

Dante Exum

Saddled by a nine-man rotation on the second half of a back-to-back, the Toronto Raptors’ depth may have been short, but the accuracy and range of Jontay Porter certainly wasn’t. A feel-good story in his return to the NBA, the smooth-shooting big man works a go-to, operating a pick-and-pop in perfect cohesion with a teammate, leaving him unoccupied for the second of back-to-back triples. Making the most of his two-way contract opportunity, Porter helped keep the Raptors competitive in the loss to the Chicago Bulls on January 18, 2024, joining four other Raptors in double-figures with 10 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks, and a pair of triples.

Jontay Porter

Evolved in both his handle and a willingness to attack the rim, Duncan Robinson has officially paired his deep-range mastery with an equally-deep bag of tricks. In need of a quick Plan B after a talented Detroit Pistons defender cuts off his driving angle along the baseline, Robinson reminds the rookie of who the veteran is, mixing innovation and intuition with a gracious behind-the-back dribble with his back turned, opening the once-guarded path for a crafty underhand layup. Essential in his role in helping his team stave off the feisty Pistons, the Miami Heat guard put the full repertoire on display, contributing 18 points, three rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, and four 3-pointers in the win on March 5, 2024.

Duncan Robinson

Another example of his already-unguardable offensive repertoire wasn’t necessarily required, but with the opportunity to put a prospective Eastern Conference elite in its place, Jayson Tatum decided the heat check was too enjoyable to pass up. Bending the Indiana Pacers’ resistance to his will with one quick-maneuver 3-pointer after another, the five-time All-Star puts on the finishing touches, lulling a defender to sleep before balancing himself for an audacious triple, effectively putting the game to rest. Tatum kept both the road crowd and the opposition on a quarter-long mute with a 15-point fourth period, ensuring the Boston Celtics’ victory on January 6, 2024. Pouring in a season-high eight triples, Tatum was unspeakably brilliant, also tallying up 38 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and one steal.

Jayson Tatum

Tantalizingly close in his goal of digging the Detroit Pistons from its historic hole, Cade Cunningham found time to both leave it all on the floor, while also leaving his opponents in the dust. Summoning the energy required to keep the pressure on the Brooklyn Nets during a 37-point second half outburst, Cunningham digs into his bag of tricks with a staggering between-the-leg, crossover combination, opening his route for a smooth finger roll finish off the glass to cut the Pistons’ deficit to two. Playing the entirety of the second half during a gut-wrenching defeat on December 26, 2023, Cunningham assembled one of his career’s finest performances, recording 41 points (on just 15 shots), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and three 3-pointers. For his efforts, the Pistons star became NBA history’s sixth-fastest player to record 2,500 points and 800 assists in his career.

Cade Cunningham

From keeping his team on its path to grasp perhaps its first championship since 2008 to protecting the rim with the influence of a player twice his size, Derrick White has played his role in keeping the Boston Celtics well within literal reach of anything. Sitting atop the entire NBA in blocks among guards, White hustles into one of his greatest exhibits, hunting down the Phoenix Suns’ transition attempt with a perfectly-timed leap to force an adjustment on the layup. As if unwilling to conform to gravity, White hangs through the air even longer, contorting his body in a 180-degree-type spin to record a poster-worthy rejection. Expertly filling in the gaps within the Celtics’ star-studded rotation, the do-it-all combo guard offered up 10 points, five rebounds, nine assists, and one block in the marquee victory on March 9, 2024.

Derrick White

Even from 25-feet away from the rim, Rudy Gobert’s reputation as an impenetrable defender in post-up situations remains set in stone.  Long considered a walking “Do Not Enter” sign when it comes to challenging him around the rim, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year hustles his way into a unique highlight, hunting down an ill-advised entry pass along the top of the key for a perfectly-timed skill. Turning on the speed boost with a chance at a one-man fastbreak, the Minnesota Timberwolves big glides through the air, faking flight for a two-handed flush just before the Houston Rockets’ defensive reinforcements arrive. In anchoring the NBA’s No. 1-ranked defense in the convincing win on February 4, 2024, Gobert was business as usual, connecting on a double-double with 17 points, 13 rebounds, one steal, and four rejections.

Rudy Gobert

Quiet in his ascension into arguably the most productive stretch of basketball in his young career, Jalen Green’s entry into the 2023-24 Dunk of the Year conversation couldn’t have been any louder. Cutting his way into the Portland Trail Blazers’ ill-advised passing lane, Green prepares himself for an in-air clash of the titans between two former Slam Dunk Contest participants. With a launch point befitting that of a Houston Rocket, the dazzling two-guard slingshots into the air, nearly jumping out of the gym on the way to violent one-handed throwdown through contact, with a few celebratory post-dunk theatrics thereafter. Conducting a victory on March 8, 2023, Green ensured that his jaw-dropping aerial display was accompanied with box score excellence, putting in 27 points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four triples.

Jalen Green

Formidable in their own right, the New York Knicks have proven to be an entirely different animal with OG Anunoby in the rotation. Appropriately bringing the defense against the defending-champion Denver Nuggets, the talented swingman hounds a passing lane with ambition, intercepting a pass to set up a free runway in transition. Undaunted by the trailing defender breathing down his neck, Anunoby shields the ball perfectly, fighting through contact on the way to a graceful and-one finish. Continuing his trend of sustained excellence against the Nuggets, Anunoby helped deal Denver their largest loss of the season to date on January 25, 2024, leading the way with a team-high 26 points, six steals, and three 3-pointers in a signature home win.

OG Anunoby

Down to a final game before the Washington Wizards’ lengthy All-Star break, Deni Avdija decided to host his own All-Star festivities against the New Orleans Pelicans’ defense. In the middle of a performance of historic proportions, Avdija opts for a heat check, providing his teammate with an outlet against tight defense before pulling up for a shot clock-beating 27-foot bomb to keep the Wizards’ comeback attempt alive. Quietly one of the NBA’s most improved year-to-year talents, Avdija’s career night allowed for a box score that included 43 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, one block, and six 3-pointers. Despite the losing effort on February 14, 2024, the-23-year-old afforded the Wizards with a lot to love, becoming the franchise’s youngest player to hit the 40-point plateau since 2013.

Deni Avdija

Fighting through the fatigue of playing in their fifth game in seven nights, the Los Angeles Lakers found limitless energy in the form of one player: Max Christie. Hard at work using his defensive energy to limit the Houston Rockets’ highlight reel opportunities, the second-year forward decided to take the chance for himself. Perfectly positioned along the 3-point arc, Christie wins the race against both the now-expired shot clock and the opposition, eluding him with a pump-fake before connecting on a buzzer-beating triple to extend the sizable advantage heading into the fourth quarter. A leader among the Los Angeles Lakers’ second unit, Christie’s impact could be found throughout the box score, with a team-high +19 plus-minus in 27 minutes, alongside 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three 3-pointers in the home victory on December 12, 2023.

Max Christie

Amidst the dozens of lessons that they’ve taught opponents during their title defense season, Jamal Murray showed the Sacramento Kings that the Denver Nuggets’ elite court vision doesn’t merely apply to passing. Equal parts unspoken and unstoppable in the two-man game with his superstar teammate, Murray cuts right through an unoccupied seam down the middle of the floor, locating the perfectly-thrown ball before selling the shot effectively enough to force a defender to nearly jump over his head. Limited in his perception of the rim, the crafty combo guard lofts an underhand, scoop shot over his shoulders, supplying it with just enough English for an astounding and-one finish. On a night that included a 13 of 15 finish from the field, Murray made difficult shots a formality, erupting for 32 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers, catapulting the Nuggets to victory on February 28, 2024.

Jamal Murray

Left to question how long it would take for their offense to rediscover its mojo with their do-it-all, first-time All-Star out with injury, the Toronto Raptors found that the answer was in the last name of their starting point guard. Settled into one of the finest all-around performances of his career, Immanuel Quickley puts his vision and passing precision to the test, operating a pick-and-roll with his teammate before zipping a dime through traffic, setting the table for his teammate’s one-handed reverse flush. Despite falling a few scores shy of a win over the Phoenix Suns, Quickley’s performance allowed him to flirt with both a triple-double and the Raptors’ franchise leaderboard. Efficient throughout, Quickley recorded 21 points, nine rebounds, a career-high 18 assists — sixth-most all-time by a Raptor — one steal, and two 3-pointers on March 7, 2024.

Even the hottest team in the NBA was no match for Mikal Bridges and one of his one-of-a-kind heatwaves. Dependable in his two-way approach, Bridges gets the ball rolling by bailing his teammate out of a post-up punishment with a high-IQ block as a help defender. Aware of an opportunity to convert the rejection into a memorable defense-to-offense sequence, the Brooklyn Nets star migrates to one of his go-to spots, rewarding a teammate’s unselfishness with a signature 3-pointer from the left corner. Leaving both the Orlando Magic and his impressive season average in the dust, Bridges was swift in sending his message, putting in a 26-point performance in the first quarter alone. Over the game’s entirety, the versatile swingman unloaded 42 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks, and three 3-pointers, the driving force behind the blowout victory on December 2, 2023.

Mikal Bridges

Even the NBA’s superstars of the future are capable of getting crossed into the past when they get caught on isolation island with James Harden and his bag of tricks. Established and equipped with a move tailored to punish any defender roaming Earth, the former NBA MVP tests his defender’s ambition with his patented between-the-leg, stepback combination. Successfully encouraging him to take the bait, Harden leaves him in the rearview mirror before draping in a smooth, one-legged floater to finish the vintage sequence. Piecing together a double-double in under 30 minutes of playing time, the LA Clippers star handled business, putting in 13 points, three rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and a pair of triples to help fuel a win over the San Antonio Spurs on November 20, 2023.

James Harden

Another month, another career-high for one of the NBA’s fastest-rising young talents. With his first 30-point game and the best scoring performance of his career just one more electrifying highlight away, Ayo Dosunmu gets active, first slowing his pace before blazing past a Washington Wizards defender with a lightning-quick drive, gathering himself on the way to a smooth one-handed finish off the glass. One month removed from a breakout performance that showcased his clutch gene, Dosunmu found a way to outdo himself the convincing victory over the Washington Wizards, controlling the game with 34 points, three rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers on March 16, 2024.

Ayo Dosunmu

Even on a night that included 30-point outbursts from each of the Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Stars, Tobias Harris decided that the possibility of producing one of his career’s greatest hits remained well within reason. Challenged by both a 14-point first quarter deficit and a shot clock drained to its final second, Harris puts on a quick-trigger clinic, connecting on a rapid-fire 3-pointer to help shake his team from its early-game doldrums. This would ultimately foreshadow what was to come for the Toronto Raptors’ defense, with the talented three-level scorer erupting for a 24-point first half, on his way to 33 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers, fueling a historic triumph on December 22, 2023. Calibrating his aggressiveness to match that of his elite teammates, Harris became a part of the first trio since at least the NBA-ABA merger to surpass the 30-point, seven-assist plateau in the same game.

Tobias Harris

All the while adding new attributes to his game with each passing year, Evan Mobley’s willingness to take an opponent’s spirit away remains as impactful as ever. Omnipresent inside the arc as one of the NBA’s most revered defensive specialists, the Cleveland Cavaliers big steps up along the perimeter, forcing a Washington Wizards ballhandler to reconsider his idea to drive. Free to shift his attention back to the paint, the 2022-23 All-Defensive First Team selection turns up the intensity, humbling his opponent with an audacious snatch block, ripping his shot attempt out of the air with ease. In a win on February 7, 2024, Mobley was excellent once more on both sides of the floor, missing just one shot during a 22-point outing, alongside eight rebounds, one steal, one block, and a pair of 3-pointers.

Evan Mobley

Already etched into the NBA’s history books with both a victory and his second-ever triple-double, Tyus Jones found a little time to add some style to his substance. The lead engineer on the league’s fastest-paced team, Jones leaks out in transition, making himself an outlet with a 3-on-1 advantage and dozens of possibilities in play. Timing his game of cat-and-mouse with a lone defender perfectly, Jones pulls the trigger, hanging a high-arcing lob pass through the skies to set up a teammate for a crowd-inciting alley-oop finish. A catalyst in the double-digit win over an Eastern Conference standout, the gifted floor introduced the Indiana Pacers to the full Tyus Jones experience, mixing his signature floater with high-IQ plays throughout on December 15, 2023. Needing only seven shots, the Washington Wizards guard tallied up 13 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks, two steals, and a 3-point bucket.

Tyus Jones

Void a multi-time All-Star and team leader, and in a hostile road environment against an Eastern Conference powerhouse, Nikola Jović couldn’t have picked a better day on the calendar to have his breakout performance. Epitomizing the term “right place, right time,” Jović positions himself perfectly, standing his ground in a low-post tangle to help force a turnover on a former two-time league Most Valuable Player. Finishing the sequence seconds later, the 2023 first-rounder sneaks into an unoccupied area along the left corner putting himself in ripe position for a 3-point bucket to extend the Miami Heat’s lead to double digits. On a floor of All-Stars, NBA Finals representatives, and elite talents, Jović looked the part and then some, with 24 points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on February 13, 2024.

Nikola Jović

Playing as cohesively as nearly any team across the Association, the Minnesota Timberwolves have found opportunities to prove how dangerous they are as lone wolves, as well. Shifting his gear into “postseason mode” during the final minute of Minnesota’s first In-Season Tournament duel, Karl-Anthony Towns showcases his clutch gene, punishing the Golden State Warriors’ decision to leave him unattended. Swift in his shooting motion before the scrambled defense can closeout to the top of the 3-point arc, the four-time All-Star finds the bottom of the net, affording his team a one-point lead and ultimately, a resilient victory. On the backs of an 11-point fourth quarter takeover, Towns engineered the come-from-behind charge on November 14, 2023, finishing with a game-high 33 points, 11 rebounds, two steals, and five 3-point makes.

Karl-Anthony Towns

Active in his plan of punishing the Houston Rockets with signature stepbacks, pull-ups, and hook shots, Anfernee Simons’ offensive bingo board had only one more box to cross off: an above-the-rim demonstration. Presented with his opportunity after a double screen opens his options, the gifted scorer turns on the turbos, blowing past a Rockets big before soaring through the air for an explosive one-handed slam. In securing one of the finest outings of his entire season, the Portland Trail Blazers star erupted for 33 points (on just 20 shots), accompanying it with six rebounds, five assists, and four 3-pointers. Sublime in his production, Simons’ showing helped the Blazers steal a come-from-behind victory in double overtime on January 24, 2024.

Anfernee Simons

Western Conference Player of the Week by day, punisher of the Indiana Pacers’ defense by night. Right back to work after being crowned the top individual player in the Wild West and the Athlete of the Year in his native country, Lauri Markannen reaches to the sky for more, positioning himself in the dunker’s spot before stretching out for a rim-shaking one-handed lob for a jam. Entering the game on a red-hot pace both individually and from the team aspect, Markannen’s blend of efficiency and excellence helped the Utah Jazz cruise their sixth-consecutive win in convincing fashion. Needing just 15 shot attempts, the former All-Star forward put together a 32-point outburst, paired with 10 rebounds, three assists, and two 3-pointers on January 15, 2024.

Lauri Markkanen

Boundless in his bounce with a fearless disposition to match, Blake Wesley’s at-the-rim highlight reel continues to get more awe-inspiring with each passing week. Quiet in his ascension up the NBA’s fastbreak efficiency leaderboards, Wesley decides to be anything but suppressed against his in-state rival, shooting out of a cannon in transition after a Dallas Mavericks turnover before floating through the air for a tenacious one-handed throwdown over a helpless rim protector. The highflying two-guard maximized his extended look with the San Antonio Spurs’ second unit in the loss on February 14, 2024, locking in nine points and six assists.

Blake Wesley

Finally back in the confines and comforts of their home arena after a grueling seven-game road trip, the Sacramento Kings were both unaware and unprepared for the ride Jaden Ivey was planning to take them on. Navigating through both tight man-to-man defense and a quickly-ticking shot clock, Ivey turns the Kings’ defense into a traffic cone drill, artfully dribbling his way into a right-side drive before muscling into the paint for a clutch, off-hand finish. Ivey shared the floor with the NBA’s reigning Clutch Player of the Year, but February 7, 2024 belonged to him exclusively; shooting a perfect six of six, his 19-point fourth quarter nearly surpassed the Kings by his lonesome. Heroic in the win with two starters missing, the second-year guard recorded a career-high 37 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and five 3-pointers.

Jaden Ivey

Fearless in his approach when attacking the land of the giants, Fred VanVleet has proved instrumental in helping the much-improved Houston Rockets quickly leave last year’s win total in the dust. Eager to string together a first-time winning streak with his new organization, VanVleet gets creative against a much larger defender, similarly leaving him in the dust with a lightning-quick between-the-leg, spin sequence. Commanding the attention of four different Sacramento Kings defenders, the former NBA champion culminates the sequence unselfishly, locating his teammate on a now-wide-open cut for a two-handed jam. VanVleet played his part expertly in helping the new-look Rockets respond promptly to the challenge against a potential Western Conference elite, carving out 21 points, six rebounds, 12 assists, a pair of blocks, and four 3-pointers, guiding an early-season win on November 4, 2023.

Fred VanVleet

Unfair in his ability to protect the rim like a center, dominate on both sides of the perimeter like a forward, and handle the ball like a guard, Jaren Jackson Jr. has quickly positioned himself into one of the Association’s most versatile forces. Relentlessly creative in his offensive attack throughout the night, the former All-Star big takes a Sacramento Kings center for a dance, effortlessly maneuvering into a behind-the-back dribble that shakes his defender’s foundation before hop-stepping his way into the paint for a ferocious one-handed jam. The shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies fell short of victory on January 29, 2024, but Jackson Jr. remained heavily involved, totaling 22 points, three rebounds, and a pair of assists.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Presented with a nationally televised battle against the Golden State Warriors’ celebrated backcourt, Vince Williams Jr. matched the grit-and-grind mentality of the Memphis Grizzlies with the 3-point accuracy of a “Splash Brother.” Aiming to catch the Warriors’ transition defense scrambled, the second-year wing pushes the tempo, delivering an underhand pass to a teammate for a potential score. Calm and collected after the veteran Warriors foil their plans, Williams Jr. sees the ball swing his way once more before draining a 3-pointer. One of many unsung heroes in the upset victory over Golden State, Williams Jr. contributed 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block, and three 3-pointers on January 15, 2024.

Vince Williams Jr.

By keeping his arms extended and his head engaged against the Portland Trail Blazers, Cody Martin ensured himself a steady hand in one of the 2023-24 NBA season’s most impressive defensive showcases. Seemingly intent on sending a message before the game’s first commercial break, the versatile Charlotte Hornets wing keeps his antennas raised, racing to the top of the 3-point arc to contest a shot, sending it in the other direction to spur a transition opportunity. Unmatched in his zeal, Martin strides the length of the floor, capping the string of ambitious play with an acrobatic, switch-hand finger roll across the rim. In do-it-all mode during the win on February 25, 2024, Martin registered 11 points, six rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and one block. Infectious in his energy, Martin helped limit the Blazers to just 80 points, the second-lowest of 2023-24 to date, as well as Charlotte’s first win in Rip City since 2008.

Cody Martin

Assigned the task of leading the Phoenix Suns’ second unit for the first time, Bol Bol and his 7-foot-3 frame certainly didn’t need many strides when it came time to run with the opportunity. Swift in making his presence felt, Bol expertly plays his role in one-half of one of the NBA’s most unique fastbreak pairings, staying closely attached to his 6-foot-11 teammate before taking a pass and stretching through traffic for a two-handed rim-attack. Such plays encapsulated what type of efficient night the 2019 second-rounder had in the loss to the Houston Rockets on February 23, 2024. Valiant in his efforts to keep the shorthanded Suns afloat, Bol needed only 26 minutes to turn in a 25-point, 14-rebound double-double, accompanied by one steal, one block, and a pair of 3-point buckets.

Bol Bol

Make the mistake of falling for one of Bam Adebayo’s pivots or jabs, and it won’t be long before the Miami Heat star delivers a powerful haymaker. Burdened with the opportunity to extend his team’s two-point advantage with just two minutes to go, the three-time All-Star puts on a clinic in the triple-threat, working an endless assortment of jab steps, pivots, and pump fakes, gathering intel before spinning his way into an authoritative two-handed contact flush. Picking up slack across the board to help Miami offset the loss of two 20-point scorers, Adebayo was excellent, filling the statistical ledger with 21 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and one block. Versatile on both ends, Adebayo helped the Heat snag a low-scoring victory against their in-state rival Orlando Magic on January 12, 2024.

Bam Adebayo

Precariously close to allowing a must-win game to slip through their fingertips and only 15 seconds remaining, Domantas Sabonis found a way to put his handprint on one of the Sacramento Kings’ most memorable victories. Timing his jump to perfection, the three-time All-Star hunts his way into an ill-advised passing lane, chasing it down for a steal before racing out in transition for the game-clinching jam, firing up the entire arena in the process. In surviving the San Antonio Spurs’ considerable effort, Sabonis was predictably brilliant, finishing with an eye-opening 31 points, 17 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, one block, and a 3-pointer on March 7, 2024.

Domantas Sabonis

In the process of helping the Toronto Raptors snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, Jordan Nwora, appropriately, turned to his trusted snatch-back dribble. Gifted the green light after a 24-point demonstration just two nights prior, Nwora adjusts his rhythm, pumping the breaks with a crafty pull-back dribble against tight pick-and-roll coverage before connecting on a four-point play. Personifying the term “microwave scorer,” Nwora turned this into a stretch in which he needed just one minute to score nine consecutive points for the Raptors, helping them claw back from a 16-point deficit. Steering the win on January 30, 2024 over the Chicago Bulls, Nwora’s box score looked awfully similar, with 17 points in just 19 minutes of play, alongside two rebounds, one block, and four 3-pointers.

Jordan Nwora

Fighting off the fatigue that came with playing in every minute of the second half, Precious Achiuwa saved one of the best sequences of his young career for a most opportune time. Assigned the unenviable task of defending a proven, All-Star forward with a tight game nearing its final minute, Achiwua mirrors the Indiana Pacers talent flawlessly, positioning himself for a lead-protecting block. Smelling blood in the water with the New York Knicks sporting both a three-point edge and the possession, the 2020 first-rounder remains hungry, muscling his way into position to snag a missed shot for the game-clinching tip-in. Masterful in his hustle and ambition down the stretch, Achiuwa helped New York survive a shorthanded, eight-man rotation for a win on February 1, 2024, logging 12 points, 16 rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in 43 minutes of play.

Precious Achiuwa

Having spent much of the night putting on a clinic on how to efficiently hit high-degree-of-difficulty shots, Jaden Hardy wasn’t about to let the opportunity at an easy, fastbreak opportunity go unredeemed. Zipping the length of the floor to supply his teammate with an outlet option in an advantageous 2-on-1, the highflying second-year guard offers up the universal “throw it up” symbol before jetting through the air for an explosive two-handed alley-oop flush. Following the Dallas Mavericks’ lead in simply refusing to miss shots during their high-scoring, comeback win over the Orlando Magic, Hardy recorded 20 points —  one of four Mavericks to exceed that plateau —  missing just a single shot along the way. The catalyst for the second unit, Hardy also added seven assists, one steal, one block, and four 3-pointers to help knock off an interconference foe on January 29, 2024.

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