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Jimmy Butler saves the day
With under 10 seconds left in the Chicago Bulls’ game versus the Indiana Pacers, with the score tied at 96-96, Jimmy Butler took the game into his own hands. Nikola Mirotic came up and slipped a screen, which threw the defense off, and gave Butler room to drive. After that, Butler calmly sank a midrange dagger into the hearts of Pacers fans.
(Vine via Bleacher Report)
Aaron Gordon’s dunking exhibition continues
Gordon was the runner-up in one of the best dunk contests in recent memory this past All-Star weekend, and that seems to have inspired him to go even harder with his in-game dunks. If he wants another shot at Zach LaVine’s crown, all he needs to do is send in the portfolio he’s built up since the contest. Here’s Tuesday’s work:
(Vine via NBA)
Michael Beasley helps the Rockets beat the Cavs
Down 19 at the half, the Houston Rockets came back to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, thanks to a couple 30-point quarters in a row, and a 17-point scoring boost from none other than Michael Beasley. Since signing with Houston in early March, Beasley has been on a tear, averaging 14 points per game on a career high 54.1% from the field (which rips his previous career high to shreds). He’s shown much better shot selection, and more willingness to pass in his return from China. Maybe, of all people, Beas can save the Rockets from themselves.
"B-Easy glides to the rack for a SMOOTH up-and-under on @NBAonTNT! #NBARapidReplay #HOUatCLE https://t.co/vz48VZuPpG— NBA (@NBA) March 30, 2016"
Steph Curry dunked
This is basically what happens when you play NBA 2K and get a fastbreak with a small guard and hold the turbo trigger when you go up for 2. Then, all of a sudden, your little point guard is throwing down the hammer.
(Vince via Bleacher Report)