Unforgettable Moments from the Court: The NBA’s Best Plays on October 29, 2024.
NBA Top 10 Plays of the Night from October 29, 2024 brought electrifying moments across the league. From Luka Doncic’s clutch three and Aaron Gordon’s full-court pass to Jonathan Kuminga’s reverse dunk and Yves Missi’s powerful block, each play showcased skill and pure highlight material.
Here is the countdown of the night’s most thrilling plays.
The tenth best play of the night came in the Brooklyn Nets’ 139-144 loss to the Denver Nuggets. As the first quarter wound down, Nicolas Claxton launched a perfect lob to Ziaire Williams, who soared up for a powerful two-handed slam to close the quarter with style.
At No. 9, Keon Tyrese Ellis delivered a put-back dunk in the Sacramento Kings’ 116-93 win over the Utah Jazz. With just over a minute left in the first quarter, De’Aaron Fox missed a contested layup, but Ellis charged down the lane to grab the rebound and hammer home a two-handed put-back jam.
Anthony Edwards claims the eighth spot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 114-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Matched up with Klay Thompson in isolation, Edwards showcased his dribbling skills to shake him, then sliced through the defense with a smooth euro step, finishing a beautiful reverse layup.
In the seventh best play, Utah Jazz’s John Collins threw down a vicious dunk on Sacramento’s Trey Lyles. Late in the first quarter, Collins received the ball at the arc, spun past Lyles, and elevated to finish with an emphatic slam over the former Jazz forward.
The 6th best play of the night showcased incredible timing in the Warriors’ 124-106 win over the Pelicans. Less than a minute into the fourth quarter, Jonathan Kuminga threaded a pinpoint bounce pass to a cutting Lindy Waters III, who soared from the free-throw line and hammered down a one-handed slam.
Taking the 5th spot, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic linked up for a sensational play in Denver’s win over Brooklyn. With just under three minutes into the third quarter, Gordon snagged the ball off a Nets basket and launched a full-court pass to Jokic, who finished the layup through contact from Dennis Schroder, securing the and-one.
Claiming the 4th best play, Jonathan Kuminga put on a show in the Warriors’ victory. As the fourth quarter wore down, Kuminga took off in transition, blitzing down the court before unleashing a powerful reverse dunk that left the crowd on their feet.
Third on the list is Luka Doncic going into clutch mode in the Mavericks’ win over Minnesota. With just over a minute left and Dallas leading 114-109, Doncic collected the ball near the logo and stepped back for a deep three over Nickeil Alexander-Walker, sealing the game. Luka celebrated with the fans, shouting, “That’s what I f***ing do!”
At No. 2, Yves Missi delivered a monster block on Jonathan Kuminga. With just over a minute left in the first quarter, Kuminga elevated for a powerful slam, only to be met at the rim by Missi, who emphatically swatted the shot.
The top play of the night went to Luka Doncic, whose creativity shone bright. Receiving a pass from Derrick Lively near the free-throw line, Doncic drove to the rim, drawing defenders Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. With the defense swarming, he delivered a jaw-dropping, behind-the-head pass to Spencer Dinwiddie in the corner, who drained the three to cap off the beautiful dime.
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