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BAE Index, 4/26/2016: The Most DangeRuss Game

By Donnie Kolakowski

Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (left) and center Enes Kanter (right) react during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (left) and center Enes Kanter (right) react during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (left) and center Enes Kanter (right) react during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (left) and center Enes Kanter (right) react during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Free Mason!

Confused Face on Google Android 6.0.1
Confused Face on Google Android 6.0.1 /

Apparently, Mason Plumlee can drop dimes. Who knew?

The Clippers clearly didn’t respect Plumlee’s passing ability in this game, and he made them pay. It was nice to see someone besides Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum fill up the assist category for the Trail Blazers.

Dame Dimes

Face With Tears of Joy on Google Android 6.0.1
Face With Tears of Joy on Google Android 6.0.1 /

Mason Plumlee didn’t have all the pretty passes for Portland. Damian Lillard got in on the action, with a great pass to Maurice Harkless.

Most no-look passes are just for show, but Lillard fools the defense with his no-look pass here. Lillard is a human highlight reel every time he steps on the court, and he proves here it’s not just because of his scoring.

Shrug Shot

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Shrug on Google Android N Preview /

The Michael Jordan shrug is one of the most significant moments in NBA history.

So, when Jeremy Lin got a chance to pay homage to it, he didn’t disappoint.

When Michael Jordan is your owner, you do anything to honor him. Perhaps this will help Lin get a lucrative contact this summer.

Off the Mark

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Flushed Face on Apple iOS 9.3 /

Why Mark Cuban decided it was a good idea to claim Russell Westbrook wasn’t a superstar, we’ll never know.

Perhaps he thought it would make Westbrook play poorly. Perhaps he thought it would give his own team motivation.

Whatever the case, it didn’t work out. Westbrook eviscerated the Mavericks en route to a 4-1 series win for the Thunder.

Next time Cuban’s team faces off against Westbrook, it might be wise to call him a superduperstar.

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