BAE Index, 12/16/2015: Putback dunks from the young Timberwolves

Dec 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and head coach Sam Mitchell in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and head coach Sam Mitchell in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and head coach Sam Mitchell in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and head coach Sam Mitchell in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Will Barton’s dunk scares Will Barton

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Apparently you can dunk SO hard that the ball actually terrifies you. I wouldn’t know; I can’t dunk. But Will Barton can and did.

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LeBron throws down a nasty reverse on the break

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This was quite reminiscent of the King of old. He’s still got it.

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Larry Nance punks John Henson

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LOOK HOW HIGH HE GETS UP! D’Angelo is lovin’ it.

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Karl-Anthony Towns jumps to the rafters for this putback dunk

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Towns has been an incredible rebounder for the Timberwolves so far in his career. He’s been so good that two Nuggets couldn’t prevent him from doing this.

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LeBron James makes a young man’s day

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A Boston teenager and Special Olympics MVP was recognized at TD Garden on Tuesday night. During the game, LeBron made a point to meet him.

Zach LaVine rushes in for the putback

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Danilo Gallinari had no idea where the dunk champion came from.    

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