<h2>Fast Facts:</h2><ul><li>The 2022 NBA Playoffs Round 1 pack drops Thursday, May 5th.</li><li>The pack will include 4 Moment™ NFTs, including 2 Moments from the 2022 NBA Playoffs Set minted to just 8,750 that will ever be in existence. </li><li>22,500 packs will be available for purchase at $19 per pack</li><li>22,500 packs will be available for purchase for 10 Trade Tickets</li><li>Check out <a href="https://playoffs.nbatopshot.com/">playoffs.nbatopshot.com </a>for everything we&#39;re doing on Top Shot</li></ul><h2>What&#39;s In The Pack</h2><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ0yNNDqxp5sOl1T29YLMeq1iVQEWaGhuIA8fYyknas8LBgBiGIBYgEuXwxkV-dSPZR-4GRCR9-Sh1E/pubhtml?gid=1071795185&single=true">View all Moments in this pack</a><h2>2022 NBA Playoffs (Round 1) Pack Facts: </h2>Packs: <ul><li>Queue 1: 22,500</li><li>Queue 2: 22,500</li></ul>Price:<ul><li>Queue 1: $19 </li><li>Queue 2: 10 Trade Tickets</li></ul>Number of Moments per pack: 4Edition Sizes of Moments in packs: 8,750 for 2022 NBA Playoffs Common LE, 4,000-60,000 for Base SetNumber of Queues: 2<ul><li>Queue 1 :  <ul><li>Time: 3pm PDT on Thursday, May 5th, 2022</li><li>Drop Score Requirement: 0+<ul><li>Including drop bonus of 1 point/$1 spent on Moments currently owned + 100 point Favorite Team Bonus</li></ul></li><li>Number of packs: 22,500</li><li>Price: $19</li></ul></li><li>Queue 2 :  <ul><li>Time: 5pm PDT on Thursday, May 5th, 2022</li><li>Drop Score Requirement: 0+<ul><li>Including drop bonus of 1 point/$1 spent on Moments currently owned + 100 point Favorite Team Bonus</li></ul></li><li>Number of packs: 22,500</li><li>Price: 10 Trade Tickets</li></ul></li></ul>Number of packs per collector: 1 per transaction per queue. Collectors can join and purchase a pack in both queues and can reenter a queue if supply remainsAirdrops: Snapshot was taken at 8:00am PDT on May 2 , 2022. <ul><li>3 packs for every complete set of:<ul><li>2021 NBA Playoffs (Series 2)</li><li>First Round (Series 1)</li></ul></li></ul>

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Own the Moments that matter. The 2022 Playoffs are here and our first drop celebrating Round 1 drops Thursday, May 5th. 

4 Moments make up this incredible pack with 2 Moments being from Round 1 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Collectors have the opportunity to purchase a pack for either $19 or 10 Trade Tickets. 

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2022 NBA Playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- (Round 1)

When in a battle with the reigning NBA champions, you’ve got to be prepared to reach deep into your bag of tricks. Knowing that a run from the Milwaukee Bucks could come at any moment, Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vučević keeps the pedal down, using a pick-and-roll to create a path to the rim before breaking out a silky-smooth spin, pump fake, and step-through combination to sidetrack the Bucks’ frontcourt on the way to a finish at the rim. Vučević played a key role in the 114-110 win in Game 2 of the First Round on April 20, 2022, adding 24 points, 13 rebounds and four three-pointers to help even the series at one apiece.

Nikola Vučević

It takes something extra to deliver in the postseason. Enter, Monte Morris. Up against a wall in Game 4 of a First Round matchup with the Golden State Warriors, the Denver Nuggets guard methodically navigates around several defenders, before pulling up and calmly burying a tie-breaking floater from the elbow with less than a minute on the game clock. Morris’ go-ahead bucket would prove to be the difference maker as the Nuggets held strong for the victory on April 24, 2022. 

Monte Morris

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has been a reliable scorer in the league for a long time now, and he won’t shy away from an opportunity to make his impact on a game. Attacking a closeout, the crafty veteran uses a reverse between-the-legs dribble to power his way to the rim before finishing a tough layup in heavy traffic. The bucket kickstarted a 23-12 run that helped the Sixers claw back into the game, anchoring a thrilling 104-101 overtime win in Game 3 of their First Round series with the Toronto Raptors. Harris chipped in an important 11-point, 12-rebound performance on April 20, 2022.

Tobias Harris

After staking his claim as the NBA’s best late-game scorer in the regular season, it was only right that Chicago Bulls star guard DeMar DeRozan have that opportunity in the postseason. Up three with 30 seconds to go in Game 2 of the First Round, the five-time All-Star called his own number, attacking the rim with aggression on the way to a cold-blooded game-clincher over and around the Milwaukee Bucks defense. DeRozan was spectacular, tallying 41 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks in the 114-110 victory to even the series at one game apiece on April 20, 2022.

DeMar DeRozan

Few players across the NBA have been able to elevate their level of play from the regular season to the playoffs quite as effectively as Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Exemplifying such, the three-time All-Star takes a high screen, quickly crosses over to split the hedging defense, then catches a body with an explosive one-handed jam in traffic. Mitchell did what he does, pouring in 32 points and six assists in Game 3 of the First Round against the Dallas Mavericks on April 21, 2022.

Donovan Mitchell

Each postseason, there comes a young player or two that thrives on the big stage for the first time, solidifying themselves a star in the process. This year, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram proved to be one of those players. In an effort to even the First Round series with the No. 1-seeded Phoenix Suns at 2-2, Ingram rose up literally and figuratively, calling on his own number after a failed post-entry pass attempt, spinning to the middle of the lane before taking flight with an electric one-handed contact slam to wow the crowd. Ingram finished with a 30-point, four-rebound, five-assist masterpiece in 118-103 win over the Phoenix Suns on April 24, 2022.

Brandon Ingram

When you burn defenses by draining open three-pointers, hard closeouts follow. In the middle of an excellent performance on the road in a hostile environment, Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen shows his ability to punish the Chicago Bulls defense, taking advantage of an overzealous defender on the way to the rim for a smooth finger-roll finish, plus the foul. Sharing the floor with multiple All-Stars and MVP candidates, it was Allen who led the game in scoring with 22 points, six rebounds and five triples, guiding a demonstrative 111-81 win in Game 3 of the First Round on April 22, 2022 to push the Bucks to a 2-1 series edge.

Grayson Allen

He may be the Defensive Player of the Year but Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is more than willing to step up on offensive end when his number’s called. With his team in dire need of a final bucket to bury the Brooklyn Nets in Game 2 of the First Round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Smart utilizes a quick first step to creep into the lane, setting himself up for a tough left-handed floater over the outstretched arms of three defenders. After the bucket, the two-way veteran couldn’t help but gaze at his hand in awe, and teammate Jaylen Brown joined the party. Smart hit the biggest shot of the night and helped secure the 114-107 victory on April 20, 2022, adding 12 points, five assists and a steal.

Marcus Smart

In win-or-go-home situations with their season on the line, it’s the best players who find a way to tap into a new level. On the brink of elimination, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam proved prepared for the pressure, drawing a favorable switch on a pick-and-roll before muscling his way into the paint for a tough finger roll in traffic. This was a part of Siakam’s explosive second quarter, in which he scored 15 of his 34 points, giving Toronto a lead they would never again surrender on the way to cutting it to a 110-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of the First Round. Siakam also added in eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks in an all-around performance on April 23, 2022.

Pascal Siakam

Whether he’s scoring points in bunches or using his gravity to set up an open teammate, Denver Nuggets big Nikola Jokić has the code to crack any defense. With the Nuggets needing one more bucket to seal the game and extend their season, the reigning MVP rolls after a screen, receives a pass and goes straight into a Eurostep before delivering an on-the-money dime to a wide-open Will Barton in the corner. Jokić put on a show for the Denver crowd with 37 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three triples in a 126-121 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the First Round on April 24, 2022.

Nikola Jokić

A finalist for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award, Phoenix Suns guard Mikal Bridges is capable of making life difficult for any perimeter player across the NBA landscape. Rotating over to contest a shot attempt from a New Orleans Pelicans guard, Bridges uses his 7-foot-1 wingspan to swat a layup attempt, and then again seconds later on a putback try. Taking on a little extra offensive responsibility with teammate Devin Booker out with an injury, Bridges had a night to remember in Game 5 of the First Round dropping a playoff career-high 31 points on just 17 shots, five rebounds, four blocks and four triples in the 112-97 win on April 26, 2022.

Mikal Bridges

Give and you shall receive, or such was the case for Gary Payton II, who happened to be in position for the biggest shot of his professional career in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the First Round. Following a series of extra passes, Payton finds himself open with the ball, then stabilizes for a three-pointer that extends the Golden State Warriors’ lead to five, effectively sealing the series over the Denver Nuggets. Payton was dependable and excellent, with 15 points on six-of-eight shooting and three triples in a 102-98 victory on April 27, 2022.

Gary Payton II

With their star player out for the first three games of the series, the Dallas Mavericks instilled a next-man-up mentality against the Utah Jazz. Time and time again, fifth-year forward Maxi Kleber was up for the challenge. Up 99-98 with three minutes remaining and anxiously pushing to avoid dropping two straight at home, Kleber steadies himself along the right baseline, taking advantage of a well-timed drive-and-kick before draining a crowd-igniting three-pointer, one of his eight on the night. Kleber caught fire with 25 points on 8-of-11 from deep, six rebounds, and three assists in the 110-104 victory in Game 2 of the First Round on April 18, 2022.

Maxi Kleber

The Milwaukee Bucks were without versatile big man Brook Lopez for the majority of the regular season - to have him back and healthy for the playoffs is not taken for granted. Clinging to a two-point lead in Game 1 of the First Round, the former All-Star reminds us of his unique skill set. Selling a pump fake to get a defender off-balance, Lopez drives hard to his right before hoisting up a one-handed floater over two defenders in traffic, earning the hoop and the harm. The 7-footer kicked off the postseason strong with 18 points, five rebounds and two blocks in a 93-86 win over the Chicago Bulls on April 17, 2022.

Brook Lopez

When Minnesota Timberwolves big Karl-Anthony Towns is aggressive and in attack mode, every position from 1-through-5 is in danger. With his team holding a one-point advantage in the third, and in need of a big run to steal Game 1, Towns works a quick pick-and-roll, getting a smaller Memphis Grizzlies defender on him before spinning his way to the rim to drop a one-handed hammer in traffic. Towns opened the series with punctuation, dropping in 29 points, 13 rebounds and three assists in the 130-117 win on April 16, 2022.

Karl-Anthony Towns

Fueled by competitiveness and his basketball IQ, there are no matchups too big for Golden State Warriors defensive powerhouse Draymond Green. Holding a 116-111 lead in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the First Round, everyone in the arena knew where the Denver Nuggets would go with the ball next. Outsized by a skilled and strong Nikola Jokić, Green stands his ground before perfectly timing a reach to come up with a game-sealing steal to push his team to a 118-113 win and a 3-0 series lead. The six-time All-Defensive teamer was everywhere on April 21, 2022 with six points, five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals.

Draymond Green

De’Andre Hunter may be early into his NBA career but even with the bight lights of the postseason, the Atlanta Hawks forward was anything but overwhelmed. With his team attempting to stage a season-saving comeback against the stout Miami Heat, Hunter took to the challenge, faking a dribble-handoff before quickly turning the corner and rising up for an emphatic jam. Although the Hawks fell short in the series, the third-year wing was fantastic throughout, leading his team in scoring at 21.2 points per game, including a career-high 35 points in Game 5 of the First Round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2022.

De'Andre Hunter

It takes more than a hostile environment and a top-tier defense to keep Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving from churning out highlight after highlight. In a display of his advanced court vision, Irving splits the defense, drawing in four defenders, then takes to the air before delivering an on-target no-look bounce pass to the deep corner to set up an open Patty Mills three-pointer. Irving was brilliant in Game 1 against his former Boston Celtics squad, stacking 39 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals with six threes in an April 17, 2022 playoff nail-biter.

Kyrie Irving

Rookies aren’t expected to make a big impact in the playoffs but it’s clear Jose Alvarado had other plans. Using his viral sneak-steal, the undersized menace preys on one of the NBA’s greatest floor generals with an incredible defensive play, leading to an easy score the other way. The play helped halt any comeback attempt from the Phoenix Suns, as the Pelicans marched to a 118-103 win to even the First Round series up at 2-2. Alvarado chipped in five points, two rebounds and a pair of key fourth-quarter swipes on April 24, 2022.

Jose Alvarado

Year after year, the Utah Jazz’s championship aspirations hinge largely on the production of their talented All-Star pair. Desperately hoping to avoid a 3-1 series deficit, it was only fitting that their pick-and-roll connection helped punctuate an exhilarating, come-from-behind 100-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the First Round. With just 15 seconds remaining and the Jazz down one, All-Star Frenchman Rudy Gobert uses a slip on a pick-and-roll to make himself available for what ultimately became the game-winning alley-oop. Gobert had a monster double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds, helping even the series to a 2-2 deadlock on April 23, 2022.

Rudy Gobert

When you’re attacking the rim against the three-time Defensive Player of the Year, you’d better come with both a plan and aggressive intent. With a head of steam and no defender in his airspace, Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie shows how it’s done, taking off to flush home a powerful hammer to extend the lead to 15. Dinwiddie, one of the league’s best pickups at the trade deadline, poured in 20 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals in the 126-118 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 3 of the First Round on April 21, 2022 to take a 2-1 series advantage.

Spencer Dinwiddie

When Miami Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson finds his rhythm, there are few sights scarier for a defense. Racing up from the baseline to the wing for a dribble-handoff, Robinson displays his dead-eye accuracy by effortlessly draining a triple while being fouled by an overly aggressive Atlanta Hawks defender. The third-year forward had a performance to remember in a 115-91 victory in Game 1 of the First Round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 17, 2022, canning 27 points on eight-of-nine shooting from deep in just 22 minutes of play.

Duncan Robinson

Sometimes in the NBA, it’s about staying ready for when your name is ultimately called. With minimal playing time in the first four games of the Miami Heat’s First Round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo was asked to slide into the starting lineup for an injured Jimmy Butler in Game 5, and he delivered. Catching the defense flat-footed, Oladipo turns on the jets, using a downhill drive and a rhythmic spin move to get into the paint before finishing with a smooth, acrobatic finger roll in traffic. The explosive combo-guard led his team in scoring, dropping 23 points to go along with three steals, on the way to grittily closing out the series on April 26, 2022 with a 97-94 victory.

Victor Oladipo

When the NBA’s two highest-scoring teams meet for a playoff duel, everyone’s going to get their chance to shine. For Tyus Jones, that moment came with a chance to close the series for good. Proving ready in the final minute of a one-point game, Jones pops far along the top of the key, providing himself enough space to take a teammate’s pass and raise up for a series-clinching bucket in Game 6. That helped cap a 40-22 fourth-quarter run, guiding a come-from-behind 114-106 win on April 29, 2022, in which Jones contributed 10 points and four assists.

Tyus Jones

Very few players strike fear in the opponent’s heart with the game on the line quite like Trae Young. In the midst of a grueling series and less than 10 seconds remaining in the game, the All-Star point guard finds himself with the ball in his hands as he so often does. Looking for a hole in the Miami Heat defense, Young takes what the defense gives him, driving the lane around a physical P.J. Tucker, before steadying himself for a game-winning patented floater. True to his Ice Trae nickname, Young saved his best for last with 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, along with eight assists and four rebounds in a 111-110 Game 3 victory in the First Round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2022.

Trae Young

In the NBA, there are star players, then there are players that are stars in their role. In the First Round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Brooklyn Nets utility man Bruce Brown was a superstar in his role. Working a dribble-handoff into a pick-and-roll with teammate Kevin Durant, Brown darts the lane, corrals the pocket pass, then finishes the play smoothly under duress. The heartbeat of the Brooklyn Nets opened the game with nine straight points on the way to a postseason career-high 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists, a valiant effort in Game 2 of the First Round on April 20, 2022.

Bruce Brown

On a team full of tough shot makers, it always helps to have an ambitious rebounder chasing the rock off the glass. For the Memphis Grizzlies, Brandon Clarke has proven to be that guy. With Memphis trailing 106-104 with one minute to go, and in danger of falling into a 3-2 series hole, Clarke sets himself up for the game’s biggest rebound, tipping the ball out for a teammate to drain an ice-cold bucket. Hustle plays proved crucial in helping Memphis erase a 13-point fourth quarter deficit, and Clarke had them in abundance with 21 points and 15 rebounds on April 26, 2022.

Brandon Clarke

On the floor alongside a former league MVP, an MVP candidate, and multiple All-Stars, it was sophomore guard Tyrese Maxey who threw the first haymaker of the First-Round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. Striving to hold off another one of the Raptors’ comeback efforts, Maxey excites the crowd once more, this time punishing a hard closeout with a lightning-quick drive on the way to a difficult hanging and-one bucket. Maxey became the youngest 76ers player with a 30-point postseason game (he scored 38), helping draw first blood with a 131-111 triumph in Game 1 on April 16, 2022.

Tyrese Maxey

OG Anunoby has steadily improved over the course of each of his five years in the league and we saw that come to life in the Toronto Raptors’ First Round series with the Philadelphia 76ers. Up 12 points late in Game 5 with momentum on his side, Anunoby sets up for the dagger, rejecting a ball screen before taking off down the right side and dropping the sledgehammer on the way to a 103-88 victory. Anunoby was versatile in the series and the win, with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists on April 25, 2022.

OG Anunoby

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson has earned a reputation as one of the league’s most feared three-point snipers but give him a free runway to the rim and he’s got no problem breaking out his poster dunk-worthy 36-inch vertical. Holding a seven-point lead with two minutes remaining against a gritty New Orleans Pelicans team, Johnson attacks downhill, using a pick to clear a path before rising up for an emphatic one-handed slam to put the game on ice. Johnson showed his versatility in the 112-97 win in Game 5 of the First Round on April 26, 2022, with eight points, nine rebounds and five assists, helping the Suns move to a 3-2 series lead.

Cameron Johnson

Before Game 1 of his series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Anthony Edwards took to social media to deliver a simple message: when the lights come on, he shows up. Edwards took to defending that message right away in the postseason, using a series of between-the-leg dribbles to catch a defender off guard, before finishing the possession with a smooth stepback. This play helped Minnesota open a five-point lead to start the fourth, on the way to a 130-117 road upset. Edwards excelled in his first postseason test with 36 points, six assists, four triples, and two blocks on April 16, 2022.

Anthony Edwards

To stand any chance against a generational offensive talent like Kevin Durant, a defender must be able to effectively mix fearlessness with quick decision making, and Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams proved up to the challenge in the First Round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Defending one-on-one at the elbow, Williams anticipates the shot attempt and swats the ball away, then runs the floor with determination before being rewarded with a pass and two points on the other end. The third-year man stepped up all series long, including seven points and this key block in a 115-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1 of the First Round on April 17, 2022.

Grant Williams

With a nickname like “The Thrill”, Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton has earned his reputation as a must-watch player in transition. Here, Barton looks prepared for lift-off on a lob pass from teammate Bones Hyland, before he adjusts in mid-air for a soft tip-in layup in traffic against the Miami Heat. Barton, quietly one of the NBA’s more consistent, versatile scorers, did a little bit of everything, with 25 points, five rebounds, six assists and seven triples in a 113-96 win on November 8, 2021.

Will Barton

Taking advantage of transition opportunities requires the ability to improvise on the fly. LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac corrals a lead pass after running the floor and drops a beautiful behind-the-back dime to his teammate for an easy finish. Zubac chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds in an overtime matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on November 23, 2021.

Ivica Zubac

Harrison Barnes is no stranger to big-time shots. The veteran swingman calmly takes a pass from teammate, De'Aaron Fox, and sinks a clutch contested corner trey. Barnes drained a career-high eight three-pointers towards 36 points in the Kings road win on October 20, 2021.

Harrison Barnes

Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands — and sometimes you have to take them behind the back too. San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV pushes the ball up the court and hits the gas before the LA Clippers can set up on defense. Running straight at his defender at top speed, Walker fakes right then moves left with a smooth maneuver to lose his man and lay it in off glass on November 16, 2021.

Lonnie Walker IV

Aaron Holiday is a creative ball-handler in the vein of his older brother, Jrue. He drives right with a few hard dribbles, then breaks his man with a “snatch-back” crossover followed by a textbook midrange pull-up. Holiday finished with eight points and a couple of takeaways in Washington’s home tilt with the Philadelphia 76ers on December 26, 2021.

Aaron Holiday

The Charlotte Hornets roster is buzzing with youth and swingman Cody Martin is part of that core. Here, he retrieves a deflected ball, takes it the distance and soars for a one-handed dunk on the break. Martin finished with 10 points and eight boards in the October 22, 2021 win at Cleveland.

Cody Martin

Duncan Robinson adding to the repertoire! The Miami Heat’s bullseye outside shooter attacks the closeout and floats up a left-handed layup that falls in off the backboard. Robinson had it stuck on automatic in a 123-100 victory over the Phoenix Suns on January 8, 2022, knocking down eight triples en route to 27 points and four rebounds off the bench.

With a rare combination of supreme athleticism and finishing power, Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. is a nightly candidate for a Top Shot Moment. Martin Jr. fills the lane perfectly on the break and gets impressive elevation on a dynamic lefty slam at the end of the third quarter. Martin’s momentum shifting plays contributed to an impressive 114-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets on December 8, 2021.

Kenyon Martin Jr.

Don’t let Jusuf Nurkić’s massive frame deceive you: he’s got the footwork to embarrass his opponent with a swift move off the dribble. Nurkić drives down the lane and makes a quick spin before dropping in a soft bucket at the rim. The gifted Portland Trail Blazers pivot dominated both the paint and glass in a 98-88 Trail Blazers victory over the Orlando Magic on January 17, 2022, leading all players with 21 points, 22 rebounds and four steals. 

Jusuf Nurkić

A frequent flyer who’s made a name as a ferocious finisher, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is no stranger to the friendly skies. He sets a screen up top and climbs the ladder for a devastating alley-oop over the defender. Collins contributed a well-rounded stat line of 11 points, six rebounds, five assists and five blocks in Atlanta’s 113-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 22, 2021.

John Collins

Early into his career, Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey has shown few limits as an offensive talent. Here, he shows off his off-ball movement, sliding down the baseline for a clutch, catch-and-shoot three-point bucket over the Utah Jazz. Bey showcased his potential with 29 points (on just 14 shot attempts), six rebounds and five three-pointers in a 126-116 victory on January 10, 2022.

Saddiq Bey

When you’re labeled as a “shooter,” it’s important to round out other areas of your game. Svi Mykhailiuk unleashes the full arsenal in transition with a slick behind-the-back dribble followed by a lefty hammer over the Indiana Pacers' Justin Holiday. Mykhailiuk finished with 16 points and four boards off the bench in a 97-94 road victory on October 30, 2021.

Svi Mykhailiuk

Few teams can match up with the incredible ball & player movement on display by the Golden State Warriors each night. Nemanja Bjelica fits in perfectly: he receives a quick feed from Draymond Green then fakes a pass of his own before a double-clutch find to Andrew Wiggins for an open triple.

Nemanja Bjelica

If you’re going to soar among the trees, you better know how to adjust mid-flight. Veteran forward David Nwaba shows how it’s done, taking a hard baseline drive before maneuvering across the other side of the rim for a one-handed poster slam over the Denver Nuggets. Nwaba contributed five points, five rebounds and two steals in the January 1, 2021 contest.

David Nwaba

Indiana Pacers rookie Duane Washington Jr. is rapidly developing as an instant-offense bucket-getter who can generate clean looks on his own. Washington Jr. catches the ball on the perimeter, makes a quick move to his left, then crosses into a nasty spin-stepback combo before dropping back for a jumper. Washington Jr. was a major contributor against the New York Knicks on January 4, 2022, producing a nice line of 17 points, four assists and two rebounds. 

Duane Washington Jr.

More known for his world-class, dead-eye shooting from deep, Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard has to get creative to score past the 6-foot-8 Paul George. Channeling his inner post scorer, he pumps the brakes, spins, then lays out for an up-and-under. Lillard went for 27 points on November 9, 2021.

Damian Lillard

Cameron Johnson is a rare shooter who’s also known to rack up highlight-reel slams from time to time. The Phoenix Suns wing notices the defender closing out too hard on his jumper, drives hard to the left and takes flight for a towering, one-handed jam. Johnson had a nice performance while helping the Suns capture win No. 40 over the San Antonio Spurs on January 30, 2022.

In a short time, Washington Wizards big Thomas Bryant has proven the ability to rack up points in the post. Working a pick-and-roll with a teammate, Bryant decides to showcase his athleticism, snagging a one-handed lob for a highlight jam against the Brooklyn Nets. Bryant contributed 13 points, six rebounds and three assists in a thrilling 113-112 win on February 10, 2022.

Thomas Bryant

Though rightfully scouted as a reliable stretch four, Georges Niang has the finesse to make plays with a live ball. The Philadelphia 76ers forward immediately drives after catching the ball and methodically pivots into a light floater, plus the foul. Niang provided strong production off the bench with 12 points, three assists and two rebounds in his club’s 115-103 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 24, 2021.

Georges Niang

Frank Ntilikina is a lockdown perimeter defender who commits hard to make momentum-shifting swats and steals. In a November 21, 2021 matchup against the LA Clippers, the Dallas Mavericks guard stalks his opponent on the break and completely eliminates a layup attempt off the backboard.

Frank Ntilikina

There aren’t many backcourt rebounders like New Orleans Pelicans wing Josh Hart. He crashes the glass as soon as his teammate releases a shot from downtown and perfectly times a two-handed tip slam between multiple defenders. Hart filled all areas of the stat sheet with 13 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks in New Orleans’s 110-96 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 22, 2021.

Josh Hart

Atlanta Hawks swingman Bogdan Bogdanović is known for his gifts as a catch-and-shoot scorer but when his number’s called, he’s more than capable of setting the table for himself. Here, he gets downhill, attacking the rim before using a crafty half-spin to free himself for a fadeaway against the Washington Wizards. Bogdanović did a bit of everything, with 16 points, six rebounds, six assists and four triples in the 118-111 win on November 1, 2021.

Bogdan Bogdanović

When you’re facing a size disadvantage, sometimes a soft touch high off the glass can be your best friend. Working off an inbound pass, Norman Powell shows the way to do it, speeding to the rim and tossing in a high-arching finger roll over the outstretched arms of a bigger Dallas Mavericks defender. The LA Clippers guard chipped in 19 points, six rebounds and six assists in a 112-105 matchup on February 10, 2022.

Norman Powell

No mirror tricks here! Noted right-hander Andrew Wiggins exclusively uses his off-hand for a three-dribble combination and southpaw poster over forward Darius Bazley.

Andrew Wiggins

Why swat a shot out of bounds when you can snatch the ball from the opposition completely? Atlanta Hawks big Onyeka Okongwu takes advantage of his chance to perform a highlight play, meeting a Toronto Raptors player at the rim and gobbling the ball away for an authoritative rejection. Okongwu stepped up with nine points, nine rebounds and a block in the January 31, 2022 matchup.

Onyeka Okongwu

Can't stop him, can only hope to contain him! Minnesota has all hands on deck trying to deter reigning NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who instead takes only a few motions to gather, hang & hammer home his own miss.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Which way did he go?? It's becoming more and more difficult to keep up with Orlando's Cole Anthony. He waltzes by Miami's usually stingy defense and catches a Gary Harris lob for a windmill, alley-oop finish with his off hand.

Cole Anthony

The road team wants nothing more than to silence the home crowd in a tense moment. Robert Williams III did just that after diving hard to the basket, hammering home a lob from Jayson Tatum. Williams III tallied a double-double of 12 points & 16 rebounds (to go along with 3 blocks) in Boston's 140-129 double overtime shootout in Charlotte on October 25, 2021.

Robert Williams III

It’s become increasingly difficult to handle Jalen Brunson off the dribble. The Dallas Mavericks fourth-year guard combines a couple of crossovers into a spinning, falling finish plus the foul. Brunson scorched the nets to the tune of 25 points on 10/13 shooting against the Miami Heat on November 2, 2021.

Jalen Brunson

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has carved out a reputation as a feared three-point marksman but, when he’s going downhill, he’s proven he can be just as effective. Gordon uses a drag screen to get a mismatch then leaves a New Orleans Pelicans defender in the dust with a quick in-and-out dribble en route to a crafty right-handed finish. Gordon was in vintage form in a 118-108 victory on December 5, 2021 with an efficient 23-point, five-assist performance.

Eric Gordon

Xavier Tillman realizes the significance of finishing strong despite any challenges at the rim. The Memphis Grizzlies big man presents himself as a target in the middle of the lane, receives a pass and hammers home a one-handed jam right on top of the defender. Tillman contributed six points, two steals and two rebounds in a 116-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 13, 2022.

Xavier Tillman

Don’t sleep on Marcus Morris Sr.’s abilities in isolation — he’s not easy to stop with a solo defender. The talented LA Clippers hybrid forward takes it down court, sets his man up with a few dribbles and breaks him off with a spin move followed by a flawless midrange fadeaway. Morris Sr. led all scorers and racked up a double-double (24 points and 11 rebounds) in a win over the Phoenix Suns on December 13, 2021.

Marcus Morris Sr.

It didn’t take long for Markelle Fultz to get back to making an impression after nearly 14 months on the sidelines. In his first taste of official action since a knee injury ended his 2020-21 campaign, the Orlando Magic guard explodes into the paint against the Indiana Pacers then leaps through the air for an acrobatic up-and-under layup. Fultz racked up 10 points and six dimes on five-of-seven shooting in a cautiously limited 16-minute stint on February 28, 2022.

Markelle Fultz

Give Portland Trail Blazers guard Ben McLemore the tiniest bit of airspace and you’ll find yourself catching it out of the net in a hurry. Clinging to a narrow lead against the star-studded Brooklyn Nets, McLemore calls his own number, swinging a pass to a teammate to set up a dribble handoff before sinking the game-clinching shot. McLemore tallied 20 points, five rebounds and five three-pointers on January 10, 2022 on the way to a 114-108 win.

Ben McLemore

It’s rarely a good idea to challenge Clint Capela on the interior. The Atlanta Hawks’ reliable rim protector explodes up and emphatically denies a strong dunk attempt with his off-hand against lefty forward Kelly Oubre Jr. Capela dominated inside with 20 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks in a 115-105 Hawks victory over the Charlotte Hornets on November 20, 2021.

Clint Capela

Unlimited range in today’s NBA is a beautiful thing. New Orleans Pelicans rookie Trey Murphy III shows off his marksmanship with no hesitation as he drains a long three. Murphy converted on two triples in his NBA debut on October 20, 2021.

Trey Murphy III

Can’t stop, won’t stop. In the midst of a career run with the Philadelphia 76ers, three-point ace Seth Curry hits Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby with a series of crossovers and pump fakes to get off a shot from behind the arc. Unable to completely lose his man, Curry opts to toss the ball to teammate Andre Drummond for a give-and-go that he punctuates with a silky reverse layup at the cup on November 11, 2021.

Seth Curry

If you’re going to leave the lane wide open for a big like Nikola Vučević, brace for a throw down. The Chicago Bulls center takes full advantage of some sleepy defense from the Indiana Pacers and hammers home the jam. Vučević stuffed the stat sheet in a dominant display, with 36 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in a 122-115 win on February 4, 2022.

The NBA is filled with feared rim protectors, but that won’t stop Damian Jones from attacking the rim. After an offensive rebound falls into his lap, the Sacramento Kings big man puts his 6-foot-11 frame and 37-inch vertical to the test against Portland Trail Blazers big Jusuf Nurkić. The end result? An authoritative one-handed jam that helps seal a Kings’ 125-121 victory on November 24, 2021. Jones stuffed the stat sheet with nine points, five rebounds, two assists and immeasurable energy in the process.

Damian Jones

A former two-way player, Houston Rockets wing Garrison Mathews is making a name for himself as a consistent three-point shooter and perimeter defender. Mathews gets a clean interception and takes it all the way for a smooth, one-handed flush. Mathews was a pivotal X-factor in Houston’s 118-116 home victory against the Orlando Magic on December 3, 2021.

Garrison Mathews

With athletic forwards across their rotation, the Charlotte Hornets have players capable of creating a highlight jam at any time. Here, Jalen McDaniels gets his shot, using his speed to beat a closeout before rising up for a vicious tomahawk jam against the Denver Nuggets. McDaniels made good on the added playing time, with 12 points, six rebounds and a block in a 115-107 triumph on December 23, 2021.

Jalen McDaniels

Dallas Mavericks big Maxi Kleber isn’t known for his above-the-rim game but with a free path down the lane defenses are at his mercy. Here, he takes off as a roll man in a pick-and-roll and snags a lob for an athletic one-handed slam. Kleber had nine points, five rebounds and four assists against the Phoenix Suns on January 20, 2022.

Deep range isn’t a concern for Luke Kennard - as soon as he crosses halfcourt, he’s a threat to score. Kennard runs a quick handoff with his teammate up top, gets the ball back and knocks down a straightaway three from way behind the line. The LA Clippers guard was on fire against the Houston Rockets on February 17, 2022, hitting eight triples en route to a 25-point night in just 22 minutes off the bench.

Luke Kennard

Tyler Herro’s all-around game continues to evolve - the talented two guard has upped the ante in every aspect during his third year in the NBA. Herro notices a wide-open player on the break and perfectly times a beautiful block off the glass to prevent an easy score. Herro starred for the Miami Heat in their 115-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on January 12, 2022, finishing with 21 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds off the bench. 

Tyler Herro

You always need a player like Dwight Powell in your lineup - his non-stop activity is a positive influence on winning basketball. The Dallas Mavericks center reads a play on defense, picks off a pass, then pushes the ball down the floor for a tough, two-handed jam. Powell contributed eight points and three rebounds in 21 minutes against the Orlando Magic on January 30, 2022.

Dwight Powell

Washington's Daniel Gafford is an athletic finisher who dunks with a vendetta towards the rim. Here he gets a clean lane off a Kyle Kuzma lookahead pass and puts it down with force.

Daniel Gafford

In the NBA, there’s no better sight than an open runway to the rim. Chicago Bulls guard Coby White takes a free path coast-to-coast for a thunderous one-handed jam. White led the Bulls’ second-unit in scoring and was instrumental in a 115-110 victory on December 19, 2021.

Coby White

When you’re a rookie representing your hometown, the pressure can get to you. Just don’t tell that to 2021 Toronto Raptors draftee Dalano Banton. In his regular season debut, the Toronto native pulls up from halfcourt for three points... and his first ever NBA bucket.

Dalano Banton

Chris Paul aka Point God! Good luck trying to stop CP3 from making a tough play off the dribble. Paul starts his action with a nice crossover up top, brings the ball back after being met by a second defender on the screen, then lasers an impeccable left-handed pass to Bismack Biyombo for the slam. The Phoenix Suns superstar was up to his usual tricks with 18 points, 16 assists, four rebounds and four steals in a 113-103 win over the Indiana Pacers on January 22, 2022. 

Chris Paul

When he finds an open lane to the basket, few players are as creative as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland. Here, he rejects a screen before turning on the speed boost on the way to the rim, lofting up a thunderous alley-oop for teammate Jarrett Allen. Garland was in pure point guard mode in the 114-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks, with 18 points and nine assists on November 29, 2021.

Darius Garland

At 6-foot-11, 265 pounds, there are few jump ball situations Memphis Grizzlies big Steven Adams can’t win. Matched up against a point guard, Adams puts his size and IQ on display, rising up to tip the basketball the length of the court, setting up a teammate for a fastbreak slam. Adams made plenty of heads-up plays on December 19, 2021, adding 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals for good measure.

Steven Adams

Denver Nuggets high-flyer Aaron Gordon has become one of the NBA’s steadier wings, proving to be too quick for forwards and too strong for guards. Against the Portland Trail Blazers, Gordon puts both his speed and strength on display, using an explosive first step off of an entry pass to rise up for a gravity-defying slam. Gordon chipped in 11 points, three rebounds and three assists on November 23, 2021.

Aaron Gordon

Count Dennis Smith Jr. among the league’s most dynamic athletes at the point guard spot. The Portland Trail Blazers guard takes a strong bounce down the baseline and puts nice hangtime on a delayed, up-and-under finish through contact: hoop plus the harm. DSJ did a bit of everything to help the Trail Blazers secure a 115-110 win over the Washington Wizards on January 15, 2022, contributing nine points, four rebounds, three steals and two dimes.

Dennis Smith Jr.

Over his illustrious career, Lou Williams has proven capable of getting a bucket in any situation. Here, the Atlanta Hawks veteran gets to a milestone with his 5,000th make, getting downhill and splitting a pick-and-roll before rising up for a one-handed flush. The three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner turned back the clock, with an efficient 15-point, five-assist, helping guide a 121-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on January 26, 2022.

Lou Williams

It's practically a layup whenever LaMarcus Aldridge gets off a clean look from the midrange. In year 16, Aldridge knocks down his patented jumper from inside the arc to become just the 48th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 career points.

LaMarcus Aldridge

Los Angeles Lakers big Dwight Howard pieced together one of the NBA’s most decorated careers as a dominant force on both ends around the rim. On this occasion, he shows off a soft three-point touch, punishing a relaxed Detroit Pistons defense with a catch-and-shoot triple. The eight-time All-Star tallied 13 points in 13 minutes, including five rebounds and a pair of three-pointers in the 121-116 win on November 21, 2021.

Dwight Howard

Just weeks into his NBA career, Josh Giddey has NBA fans and superstars alike buzzing about his movement of the ball. In his first regular season game with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the rook demonstrates masterful handles, simultaneously losing his defender and drawing two more before floating the rock to a teammate for a layup. In addition to his smooth maneuvers on the court, Giddey locked in 10 rebounds in his debut on October 20, 2021.

Josh Giddey

Slam dunks don’t come much more emphatic than this! Miami Heat utility Max Strus shows he’s more than just a sharp-shooter with a jam that even his Chicago Bulls opponent Zach LaVine would have been proud of. Strus breezes past his defender with a swift side-step before steaming towards the rim and dropping an absolute hammer. Strus had nine points, three rebounds and two assists in the 118-92 win over the Bulls on December 11, 2021.

Max Strus

T.J. McConnell is one of the craftiest ball-handlers in the NBA. The Indiana Pacers guard breaks out a nice dribble combo to get by the Sacramento Kings’ Terence Davis II to finish a scoop shot through contact: hoop plus the harm. McConnell had a huge night with 18 points, seven rebounds and four dimes in a 94-91 Pacer victory on November 7, 2021.

T.J. McConnell

Passing out of the post is a skill Orlando Magic center Robin Lopez has excelled at over the course of his long NBA career. Lopez catches an entry feed from Admiral Schofield, holds the ball out with one hand and quickly fires a return hook pass to Schofield for the finish plus the foul — a perfectly executed give and go. Lopez stepped up big time in his starting role against the Atlanta Hawks on December 22, 2021, tallying an unconventional double-double for a center with 10 points, 11 dimes and five rebounds en route to a 104-98 victory for Orlando.

Robin Lopez

If you get caught in a screen-and-roll against the Phoenix Suns, be prepared to give up some points, one way or another. Deandre Ayton shows one of those ways, rolling to the basket and slamming in a rim-shaking putback jam off a teammate’s miss. Ayton made his presence felt with 21 points, 21 rebounds and a block in the October 27, 2021.

Deandre Ayton

When a shooter isn’t able to generate enough space, it’s time to improvise. Normally a go-to scorer from downtown, Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Grayson Allen turns down a three-point attempt over RJ Barrett and breaks out a nice pass fake to get the upper hand on a tough New York Knicks defense. Allen finished with 22 points and still managed to connect on six triples in the November 5, 2021 matchup.

Two-time All-Star Nikola Vučević has made his name as one of this generation’s most quietly consistent scorers. But, step into his paint, and the Chicago Bulls big will show you a different side of his game on the defensive end. Vučević teaches the Houston Rockets this lesson the hard way, sending a dunk attempt the other way for a highlight block. Vučević stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a 133-118 win on December 20, 2021.

When a sharpshooter matches rhythm with confidence, no shot feels too difficult — not even off-balance threes with the game on the line. Evan Fournier makes an example out of the Boston Celtics in this play, taking an inbound pass and draining a crucial triple from the corner to take the lead. Fournier had a marquee night on January 6, 2022, scorching Boston to the tune of 41 points, eight rebounds and 10 triples, guiding the New York Knicks to a 108-105 win.

Evan Fournier

Terance Mann is no stranger to big-time hammers. The breakout LA Clippers player of the 2021 NBA Playoffs takes advantage of a scrambling defense and proceeds with zero hesitation. Mann sees an open lane to the hoop and is cleared for takeoff inside the free-throw line. Mann registered a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double in the November 7, 2021 win over the Hornets.

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