BAE Index 03/02/2016: How did Marcelo Huertas do that?

Jan 16, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcelo Huertas (9) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 109-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcelo Huertas (9) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 109-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcelo Huertas (9) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 109-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcelo Huertas (9) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 109-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome back to the BAE Index. 

James McAdoo throws down an authoritative putback

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McAdoo doesn’t play a ton for the Warriors, but he definitely leaves a mark when he does.

(Vine via BBALLBREAKDOWN)

Hassan Whiteside hops in a fan’s selfie after the game

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Their reactions are priceless.

(Vine via Tas Melas)

Shaun Livingston throws a no-look bullet to Bogut

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Al Horford rotates just a tad too much, and Livingston takes advantage.

(Vina via BBALLBREAKDOWN)

Oh, Melo

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Carmelo tries to play it cool and dunk it after the whistle. It quickly turns very uncool.

(Vine via Dan Devine)

D’Angelo Russell is cold-blooded

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The Lakers’ 2nd overall pick scored 39 against the Nets last night, which is a record for Lakers’ rookies. After this huge three, he turned around and let everyone know that ice runs through his veins.

(Vine via Michael Gallagher)

MARCELO HUERTAS IS A BASKETBALL WIZARD

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Huertas waits for the defense to settle in transition, then teleports the ball into Larry Nance Jr.’s hands for the jam.

(Vine via Lakers)