Jan 19, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
The NBA is a game that is perfect for Vines, Twitter videos and short bursts of action. It is also one that is perfect for photography though, and we here at The Friendly Bounce want to celebrate those split seconds captured so perfectly. Welcome to the first edition of NBA Photos of the Week.
Russell Westbrook is scary:
Jan 19, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Kobe Bryant is not amused:
Jan 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) reacts to a foul call in the second half of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. Kings won 112-93. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Not great defense Cavs:
Jan 20, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets power forward Thaddeus Young (30) dunks over Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
NBA basketball is art:
Jan 19, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports
Steve Ballmer remains amazing:
Jan 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer (left) and television host and entertainer Conan O’Brien react during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Andre Iguodala doesn’t know how the Warriors make things so easy:
Jan 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) celebrates a three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Even Stephen Curry’s celebrations are perfect:
Jan 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a three-point basket in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Rockets’ season summed up in one picture:
Jan 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) and forward Terrence Jones (6) battle for a rebound during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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