Nene with the incredible slam (Video)
Washington Wizards forward Nene had an incredible dunk on a fastbreak against the Portland Trailblazers.
For 48 minutes Monday night, it looked like the Washington Wizards had found their groove. After getting off to a hot start, the Wizards have scuffling as of late as the playoffs draw near. The team needed a spark to get going again and Monday night they got it.
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The Wizards brought energy and passion to the floor Monday night as they grabbed a big victory heading toward April.
John Wall dove several stands into the row for a loose ball and Nene made an incredible dunk.
Getting out in transition, Nene went all the way for a monstrous reverse slam.
Nene showed off some incredible leaping ability as he went right under the outstretched arm of LaMarcus Aldridge.
The Wizards needed a spark to get going again and their team’s performance Monday night resembled the team that was at the top of the Eastern Conference at the beginning of the year.
It was a night of leaping in Washington, and the Wizards picked up the much needed victory over a good Portland Trailblazers team.
While Nene may not be able to leap as far as his point guard, his jumping ability brought the team two points.
The Wizards have heart again.
[H/T: Vinnyviner]
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