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Markquis Nowell authored the quintessential point Guard-en Party to vanquish Michigan StateNEW YORK — The last time an East Regional was held in Madison Square Garden, diminutive UConn point guard, Shabazz Napier led the Huskies to an unexpected Final Four and a national title. Flash forward nine years and Kansas State’s 5-foot-8 floor general, Markquis Nowell, staked his claim as New Yor...

Giannis breaks down his block … and his bathroom breaks“Blocked by Antetokounmpo” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as “Blocked by James,” but the play itself might’ve been just as good. ...

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D.J. Stephens Throws Down Thunderous Fast Break Alley-Oop

D.J. Stephens of the D-League’s Iowa Energy yammed home this alley-oop during a close win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. The cut-off perspective of the Vine may be preferable, as it almost looks like Stephens comes out of nowhere for the slam: ...

Zach LaVine Got Some Early Dunk Contest Practice In Against The Bucks

Look, the Wolves lost last night, as they’ve done a lot of lately, but reigning dunk champion Zach LaVine showed why he won last year, and got some early practice for this year’s contest in by catching this alley with ease and finishing the oop end with aplomb....

Blake Griffin Nails Alley-Oop Three

Midway through the third quarter, Blake Griffin was set up outside the three-point line, but couldn’t repress his alley-oop instincts enough to shoot this here shot while earthbound....

Steph Curry Atones For Turnover With Highlight Reel Steal And Alley-Oop

When any normal team goes down double digits early in the first quarter on the second night of a back-to-back, it looks like a schedule loss is imminent. When every one of your opponents wants to be the one to issue you your first defeat, you’re going to get a tough game every night. But the Warrior...