NBA Playoffs

Dec 30, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) is congratulated by head coach Randy Wittman after coming out of the game in the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Wizards 94-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Marcin Gortat is also a hammer salesman, apparently

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BAE Index, 1/20/2016: Another night, another Russell Westbrook jam

Raymond Felton is pretty grossed out by Zaza Pachulia’s bloody ear

Let’s watch Aaron Gordon fly once again

Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) dribbles the ball in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets defeated the Pacers 129-126. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index, 1/18/16: Will Barton had a fun night

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January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry sinks one from near midcourt just because he can

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Oct 12, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Sasha Kaun (14) sends a pass over defending Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) at the Schottenstein Center. Memphis won the game 91-81. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Terry is pretty unfamiliar with Sasha Kaun

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Jan 6, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) looks on during the first quarter of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis soars for the game-winning alley-oop

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Dec 11, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs players (from left) Tim Duncan, Boris Diaw, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker on the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index 1/12/2016: Spurs Oddities

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Dec 26, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets point guard Jarrett Jack (2) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

John Wall stuffs Joakim Noah at the rim

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Jan 11, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Donald Sloan (15) defends San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Duncan finds Kawhi Leonard for the alley-oop

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Jan 2, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) celebrates making a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Pelicans 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Zaza Pachulia’s son impersonates Wesley Matthews

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Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) is congratulated by teammates as he comes out of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Kristaps Porzingis tip-dunks his own miss

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BAE Index, 01/08/2016: Kobe Bryant is dunking like it’s 2007

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Nov 18, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) defends against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the second half at TD Garden. Dallas defeated the Celtics 106-102. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index, 1/5/16: Marcus Smart is a highlight machine

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Nov 6, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) reacts above Houston Rockets forward Montrezl Harrell (35), guard Jason Terry (31) and guard Marcus Thornton (10) after a dunk during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Houston Rockets defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-110. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Willie Cauley-Stein dunks on his own teammate

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Nov 25, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) comes away with a rebound against Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Cavaliers 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Lowry blocks LeBron James mid-drive

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Jan 3, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards guard Ramon Sessions (7) looks on in the second quarter at Verizon Center. The Heat won 97-75. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic connect halfcourt alley-oop

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CLYDE (photo via @seth_rosenthal)

Which other NBA figures could pull-off the Clyde Frazier zoo suit?

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Dec 17, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) reacts after his team calls time out before the potential game winning shot is thrown during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win in overtime 109-99. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index, 12/22/2015: Bismack Biyombo channels his inner JaVale McGee

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Dec 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Spurs won 119-68. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index, 12/21/15: Gregg Popovich appreciates George Hill’s golden locks

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Dec 10, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) dunks against Brooklyn Nets defenders during first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index, 12/16/15: Richaun Holmes introduces himself

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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

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

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Dec 9, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes (22) celebrates his game winning shot during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Memphis won 93-92. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index, 12/10/15: Matt Barnes doesn’t care for buzzer beaters

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Nov 30, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) shoots a foul shot before a game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

BAE index 12/4/15: Thunderdunks

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Nov 19, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reacts after scoring in the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The Warriors won 124-117. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors still perfect – Experts “too early to predict 70”

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Nov 12, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a basket in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors beat he Minnesota Timberwolves 129-116. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index: 11/13/2015: Steph Curry remains incredible

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Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

BAE Index 11/11/15: Knicks the Basket

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