CLOSE LeBron James on whether the Sixers' starting five can compare to the Golden State Warriors', and Ben Simmons on the win
Martin Frank, The News Journal CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREPHILADELPHIA — LeBron James has a rare perspective among NBA players, having played at the highest level for 15½ seasons now, winning three championships and reaching the Finals in each of the last eight seasons
So when many are saying the Philadelphia 76ers' starting five is the best in the Eastern Conference, surpassed in the NBA only by the Golden State Warriors, it would stand to reason that James would be a logical person to ask for perspective
After all, James (with the Cavaliers) faced the Warriors in each of the previous four NBA Finals, winning one
And in his first season with the Lakers, James has the honor of facing Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins and company four times this season — and perhaps in the first round of the playoffs should the Lakers get the No
8 spot in the Western Conference.So James knows a stacked team when he sees one, and he saw one after the Sixers pummeled the Lakers 143-120 on Sunday
Joel Embiid had 37 points and 14 rebounds. Tobias Harris, acquired last week from the Clippers, added 22 points, JJ Redick had 21, and Jimmy Butler, acquired in November, had 15
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles with Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers on February 10, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
(Photo: Andrew D. Bernstein, NBAE/Getty Images)For now, though, James was holding off on putting the Sixers on the Warriors level
"No, it's two different teams, two different makeups," James said. "Golden State is a well-oiled machine and they've been that for the last five years
They've added (Durant), and he's fit in perfectly to that puzzle piece. This (Sixers) team has been together for a couple of years, but they've added some key pieces to their team just recently
"You talk about Jimmy, you talk about Tobias now. And Mike Scott is going to be part of that rotation, it seems, and Borban (Marjanovic) as well
We'll have to see. No one knows. We can't compare any team right now to Golden State because they've just been together for so long
"Fair enough.But there are similarities, which the Sixers (36-20) are starting to demonstrate
Sure, their timeframe to work Harris into the starting five will have to be done over the final 26 games of the regular season
And once the playoffs start, the Sixers will have to beat a few other deep teams in the East like the Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics, depending on how the seedings end up, before even getting a chance at the Warriors
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And that's the only way to keep all five starters happy.As it turned out, all five starters took between 10 and 16 shots Sunday, about as balanced as a team can get
"I think it's great," Simmons said. "I think we have a lot of different options out there that we can go to, and change up things in terms of who's hitting shots, where the shots are coming from
"It's about buying in. It's not about individual accolades or stats or how you play
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Tobias Harris #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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10, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Chris Szagola, APFullscreenLos Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, makes his move against Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, of Australia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb
10, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Chris Szagola, APFullscreen Interested in this topic? You may also want to view these photo galleries:Replay1 of 452 of 453 of 454 of 455 of 456 of 457 of 458 of 459 of 4510 of 4511 of 4512 of 4513 of 4514 of 4515 of 4516 of 4517 of 4518 of 4519 of 4520 of 4521 of 4522 of 4523 of 4524 of 4525 of 4526 of 4527 of 4528 of 4529 of 4530 of 4531 of 4532 of 4533 of 4534 of 4535 of 4536 of 4537 of 4538 of 4539 of 4540 of 4541 of 4542 of 4543 of 4544 of 4545 of 45AutoplayShow ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideBrown, for one, said that shouldn't be too difficult if his team keeps that mentality
"The pass is king," Brown said. "The pass connects all the dots. And we have an unselfish team … That's the cultural part of the program that I am proud of
It's non-negotiable: The pass is king. And that is not pulling teeth with this whole locker room
"But make no mistake, the Sixers go through Embiid. That won't change. And he showed why on Sunday, dazzling the Lakers and the crowd that included Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery sitting together courtside
Embiid made two 3-pointers. But he also faked a three, got JaVale McGee in the air, drove past him and another Laker, and dunked
TAKE IT ALL THE WAY JO!@joelembiid | #HereTheyComepic.twitter.com/7E8558ppGn— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 10, 2019The Lakers were so flustered that they didn't go near Embiid when he dribbled the ball from half court, down the lane and dunked
It was like the parting of the Red Sea."When you have talent, everybody rightfully says how is this going to work?" Brown said
"How is everybody going to eat? . Joel Embiid is still our crown jewel. And we still have so many other possibilities to score
"That is true, too.Harris had 14 points in the first quarter. Simmons struggled from the field, making just three of 13 shots
But he also attempted a 3-pointer, only his third of the season, much to the delight of the crowd
No, it didn't go in. He's still looking for his first career 3-pointer.Obviously, Simmons is much more important to the Sixers as a passer, and to that extent, Lakers team president Magic Johnson disclosed before the game that Simmons reached out to the Lakers about getting point-guard tips from Johnson
Johnson, of course, was the best 6-foot-10 point guard ever.First, Johnson said Simmons would have to clear it with the NBA
Then he responded, if it's approved: "It's fine. I will do that . I love his game
I love his vision. I love also that he has a very high basketball IQ. And look at him – the league better watch out
That is a stacked team."Maybe not as stacked as the Warriors, as James will attest
But perhaps one day.FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInBest dunk photos of 2018-19 NBA season Fullscreen Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed
Feb. 8: Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Capital One Arena
Brad Mills, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFeb. 7: Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter dunks against the Toronto Raptors
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFeb. 7: Indiana Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers
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Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFeb. 6: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFeb. 6: Houston Rockets forward Kenneth Faried dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter
Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFeb. 5: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks over Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFeb. 4: Washington Wizards guard Jordan McRae (52) dunks the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) and Hawks forward John Collins (20) defend in the second quarter at Capital One Arena
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFeb. 3: Raptors forward Pascal Siakam rises up for the one-handed slam against the Clippers in Toronto
Tom Szczerbowski, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFeb. 2: Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins destroys Lakers defender Kyle Kuzma with a monster one-handed slam at Oracle Arena in Oakland
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Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 31: Magic guard Terrence Ross rises up for the thunderous two=handed slam against the Pacers in Orlando
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 30: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finishes off the one-handed alley-oop against the Hornets in Boston
Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 29: The Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 29: The Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez scores against the Brooklyn Nets in the third quarter at Barclays Center
Nicole Sweet, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 27: Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell rises up for the ferocious one-handed slam over Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein during the second half in Los Angeles
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 26: Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins throws down a thunderous two-handed slam against the Celtics
Winslow Townson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 25: Pistons forward Blake Griffin rises up to throw down the one-handed slam during the second half against the Mavericks in Dallas
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 25: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reaches to finish the one-handed slam over Hornets defender Bismack Biyombo (8) during the second half in Milwaukee
Benny Sieu, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 24: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook soars to the bucket for the monster two-handed finish during the first half against the Pelicans in Oklahoma City
Alonzo Adams, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 24: Warriors guard Klay Thompson rises up for the one-handed flush during the first half against the Wizards in Washington
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 21: Newly-signed Rockets forward Kenneth Faried soars to the bucket for a thunderous one-handed slam against the 76ers
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 20: Hornets forward Miles Bridges rises up for the one-handed slam against the Pacers in Indianapolis
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 19: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook finishes the ferocious one-handed flush during the first half against the 76ers in Philadelphia
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 18: Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins throws down a one-handed slam for his first points in his season debut against the Clippers in Los Angeles
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 18: Orlando Magic forward Wesley Iwundu (25) dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Amway Center
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 17: Hornets forward Miles Bridges soars to the hoop for the thunderous one-handed slam against the Kings
Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 16: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) throws down the two-handed slam during the first half against the Grizzlies in Memphis
Justin Ford, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 14: Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) throws down a thunderous one-handed jam between a pair of Nets defenders
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Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 9: Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan throws down a reverse two-handed slam during the second half against the Suns in Dallas
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 9: Sixers guard Ben Simmons (25) drives the lane for a two-haned flush during the second half against the Wizards in Washington
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 8: The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo dunks against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Arena
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 7: New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts after dunking against the Memphis Grizzlies
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Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 5: Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond dunks the ball against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena
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Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 3: San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan dunks the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at AT&T Center
Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 2: Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) soars past Hawks guard Trae Young (11) for the one-handed flush
Brad Mills, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 2: Grizzlies guard Wayne Selden (7) hammers it home with authority over Pistons defender Reggie Jackson (1)
Justin Ford, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 1: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam dunks against Utah Jazz in the first half at Scotiabank Arena
Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 1: Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons dunks in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 1: Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks at Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenJan. 1: Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum dunks for a basket against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Scotiabank Arena
Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 31: The Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at AT&T Center
Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 31: The Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant slam dunks against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 31: New Orleans Pelicans mascot Pierre the Pelican performs a dunk during a timeout against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 30: Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan (6) shows no regard for Thunder defender Paul George (13) with a ferocious one-handed flush
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 30: Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) draws the foul but still finishes the two-handed reverse against the Pistons
Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 26: Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan soars to the hoop for a monster one-handed slam during the first half against the Pelicans
Andrew Dieb, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 23: Celtics forward Daniel Theis throws it down with a scowl during the second half against the Hornets in Boston
Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 20: Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari throws down a two-handed reverse during the second half in Los Angeles
Richard Mackson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 17: Spurs small forward Rudy Gay goes in for a dunk as 76ers center Joel Embiid looks on during the first half at AT&T Center
Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 17: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks in the second half against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 13: Suns forward Josh Jackson throws down the one-handed flush with authority during the first half against the Mavericks in Phoenix
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 12: Wizards guard John Wall rises up for the one-handed flush during the second half against the Celtics in Washington
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 10: Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen goes to the basket against the Kings
Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 9: Spurs forward Rudy Gay (22) goes up strong for the two-handed slam between Jazz defenders Rudy Gobert (27) and Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half in San Antonio
Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 8: Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) throws down a ferocious one-handed slam between a pair of Kings defenders during the first half in Indianapolis
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 7: 76ers guard Jimmy Butler throws down the two-handed finish during the first half against the Pistons in Detroit
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 6: Trail Blazers forward Jake Layman throws down the two-handed finish during the first half against the Suns in Portland
Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 5: Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins dunks the ball during the second quarter against the Hornets
Harrison Barden, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 4: Magic forward Aaron Gordon dunks the ball against the Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 4: Bulls forward Jabari Parker dunks the ball against Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis during the fourth quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 3: Kelly Oubre Jr. dunks against the Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenDec. 2: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks in the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 30: Nets center Jarrett Allen rises up for a thunderous two-handed flush against the Grizzlies in Brooklyn
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 30: Wizards guard Bradley Beal throws down a monster one-handed flush against the 76ers in Philadelphia
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 28: Thunder forward Paul George rises up for a one-handed slam during the second half against the Cavaliers in Oklahoma City
Rob Ferguson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 28: Spurs forward Quincy Pondexter throws down a thunderous one-handed flush during the second half against the Timberwolves in Minneapolis
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 25: Lakers forward LeBron James drives and finishes with the two-handed slam against the Magic
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 25: Knicks guard Emmanuel Mudiay (1) throws down the ferocious one-handed slam over Grizzlies defender Garrett Temple (17)
Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 25: Hawks forward John Collins follows through on a one-handed flush against the Hornets
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 24: Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) posterizes Kings defender Marvin Bagley III (35) with a ferocious one-handed finish
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 24: Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) rises up for a one-handed slam over Bulls defender Justin Holiday (7)
Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 23: Celtics guard Terry Rozier finishes the break with a one-handed flush during the first half against the Hawks in Atlanta
Brett Davis, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 23: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook throws down a two-handed slam with authority during the second half against the Hornets in Oklahoma City
Rob Ferguson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 23: Bulls guard Zach LaVine throws down a monster one-handed slam during the second half against the Heat in Miami
Kamil Krzaczynski, USA TODAY SporFullscreenNov. 21: Hawks forward Vince Carter scores his 25,000th career point on a dunk
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 20: Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside finishes a dunk against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at American Airlines Arena
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 19: Phoenix Suns forward Richaun Holmes reacts as he dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 18: Lakers forward LeBron James soars to the bucket for the one-handed finish during the first half against the Heat
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 18: Spurs forward Rudy Gay (22) rises up for the ferocious one-handed flush over Warriors center Damian Jones (15) during the first half in San Antonio
Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 17: Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma finishes the fastbreak with a one-handed slam during the first half against the Magic
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 17: Suns center Deandre Ayton throws down a two-handed finish during the first half against the Thunder
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 17: Bulls guard Shaquille Harrison throws down a two-handed flush during the second half against the Raptors
David Banks, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 17: Thunder center Steven Adams finishes with authority during the second half against the Suns
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 16: Blazers forward Meyers Leonard (11) throws down a one-handed slam against Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) during the second half in Minneapolis
Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 16: Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (26) finishes a one-handed flsuh against Pelicans defender Darius Miller (21) during the second half in New Orleans
Stephen Lew, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 15: Rockets forward James Ennis finishes off a two-handed flush during the first half against the Warriors in Houston
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 14: Celtics guard Jaylen Brown soars to the bucket for a two-handed finish on the fastbreak during the first half against the Bulls in Boston
Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 14: 76ers guard Jimmy Butler throws down a two-handed flush during the second half against the Magic in Orlando
Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 12: Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) throws it down with two hands as 76ers defender Joel Embiid looks on during the second half in Miami
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 12: Bulls forward Chandler Hutchison (15) rises up for a one-handed dunk over Mavericks forward Dwight Powell during the first half in Chicago
Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 10: Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes puts down the two-handed slam during the first half against the Thunder in Dallas
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 10: Bulls rookie forward Wendell Carter Jr
finishes the one-handed jam during first half against the Cavaliers in Chicago. David Banks, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov
9: Celtics center Al throws down a two-handed slam during the second half against the Jazz in Salt Lake City
Russell Isabella, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 7: Lakers forward LeBron James glides through the lane for a one-handed slam during the first half against the T'wolves
Richard Mackson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 7: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis finishes off a reverse alley-oop with a two-handed flush during the first half against the Bulls in New Orleans
Stephen Lew, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 7: 76ers center Joel Embiid thros down a one-handed slam during the first half against the Pacers in Indianapolis
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 7: 76ers guard Markelle Fultz rises up for a one-handed flush during the second half against the Pacers in Indianapolis
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 6: Mavericks forward Dwight Powell slams it down with two hands during the first half against the Wizards in Dallas
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 5: Jazz guard Grayson Allen puts down a one-handed dunk during the fourth quarter against the Raptors in Salt Lake City
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 4: Raptors forward Pascal Siakam throws down a one-handed flush on the break during the first half against the Lakers in Los Angeles
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 3: Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr
soars to the hoop for a one-handed slam against the Hornets in Charlotte. Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov
3: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) throws down a two-handed jam in traffic against the Pacers in Indianapolis
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 3: Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr
(5) takes flight for a one-handed flush against the Hawks in Atlanta. Brett Davis, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov
2: Knicks rookie Allonzo Trier throws down a thunderous one-handed slam during the second half against the Mavericks in Dallas
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNov. 1: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook goes up for a dunk in the first half against the Hornets at Spectrum Center
Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 31: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis dunks the basketball against the Warriors during the second half at Oracle Arena
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 30: Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond goes up for a dunk over Boston Celtics center Al Horford during the first quarter at TD Garden
Winslow Townson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 28: Mavericks center DeAndre Jordan (6) hammers home a one-handed flsuh over Jazz defender Rudy Gobert (27) in Dallas
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 28: Warriors forward Andre Iguodala throws down a two-handed slam against the Nets in Brooklyn
Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 26: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) puts down a monster one-handed flush over Nets defender Jarrett Allen (31)
Gerald Herbert, APFullscreenOct. 26: Hornets forward Miles Bridges throws it down with two hands during the second half against the Bulls
Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 26: Raptors forward Pascal Siakam gets up for a ferocious one-handed slam against the Mavericks
Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 25: Pistons forward Blake Griffin finishes off a two-handed slam against the Cavaliers
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 25: Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) throws down a one-handed flush over Magic defender Jonathan Isaac (1)
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 23: Philadelphia 76ers center Amir Johnson dunks in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct 21: Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell lets out a scream after his two-handed slam against the Rockets
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct 21: Rockets center Clint Capela rises for a right-handed slam against the Clippers
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 21: The Kings' Willie Cauley-Stein grabs the rim after throwing one down on the Thunder
J. Pat Carter, Getty ImagesFullscreenOct. 21: Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee throws in a reverse two-handed jam against the Warriors
Jack Dempsey, APFullscreenOct. 21: An unguarded Omari Spellman slams down a dunk for the Hawks against the Cavaliers
Tony Dejak, APFullscreenOct. 20: Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) soars to the bucket for the lefty slam against the Hornets
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 20: Knicks forward Noah Vonleh (32) throws down a one-handed slam against the Celtics
Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 19: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis goes up high for a monster one-handed flush against the Kings
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 19: Cavaliers forward Kevin Love throws down a reverse slam against the Timberwolves
Harrison Barden, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 18: Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee dunks over Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic at Moda Center
Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 18: Miami Heat forward Josh Richardson dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 18, 2018: James soars to the hoop to slam home his first bucket as a member of the Lakers against the Blazers in Portland
Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 18: Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 18: Miami Heat forward Josh Richardson dunks the ball as Washington Wizards guard John Wall looks on in the first quarter at Capital One Arena
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 17: Houston Rockets center Clint Capela makes a dunk while New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center
Erik Williams, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 17: Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center
Sergio Estrada, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 17: LA Clippers center Boban Marjanovic dunks over Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee and forward Juan Hernangomez during the fourth quarter at Staples Center
Jake Roth, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct. 16: Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant dunks the basketball during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oracle Arena
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