Relive the Most Exciting Moments from November 7, 2024.
On November 6, the NBA delivered an electrifying night filled with jaw-dropping plays and unforgettable moments. From clutch game-winners to awe-inspiring defensive feats, the league’s top talents put on a show for the ages. Here are the top 10 plays that defined the night.
In the Memphis Grizzlies’ 131-114 victory over the LA Lakers, Ja Morant delivered a highlight-worthy defensive moment. Midway through the third quarter, LeBron James fed Jaxon Hayes in the paint. As Hayes rose to score, seemingly unchallenged over Jake LaRavia, Morant soared from behind to swat the attempt away, showcasing his elite defensive instincts.
During the Houston Rockets’ 122-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Fred VanVleet made an unforgettable assist. With just over three minutes left in the first quarter, he secured a rebound and launched a pinpoint, one-handed, full-court pass to Jabari Smith Jr., who completed the play with a powerful two-handed slam on the fast break.
In the Golden State Warriors’ 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics, Gary Payton II delivered under pressure. With seconds left in the second quarter, he grabbed an offensive rebound off an Andrew Wiggins three-point miss and banked in a contested floater to beat the buzzer.
In the San Antonio Spurs’ win over the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama made his presence known. Early in the first quarter, Jalen Green received a bounce pass from Fred VanVleet and drove to the rim for a ferocious dunk attempt. Wembanyama, however, met him mid-air with a commanding one-handed block.
The Dallas Mavericks’ 110-98 triumph over the Chicago Bulls featured Luka Doncic’s playmaking brilliance. Just over two minutes into the second quarter, Doncic found Daniel Gafford cutting to the basket and threaded a jaw-dropping no-look pass for an easy two-handed slam.
In the Charlotte Hornets’ thrilling 108-107 win over the Detroit Pistons, LaMelo Ball showcased his vision. With under eight minutes remaining in the third quarter, Ball advanced the ball to half-court before launching a perfect alley-oop to Brandon Miller, who finished with a soaring two-handed dunk.
The Memphis Grizzlies’ victory over the LA Lakers was highlighted by Jay Huff’s impressive athleticism. With under five minutes left in the third quarter, Santi Aldama’s corner three-pointer bounced off the rim. Huff stormed in from the opposite wing and delivered an acrobatic reverse put-back slam.
Golden State’s win over Boston featured Neemias Queta’s powerful finish. With under eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, Derrick White set up a play that found Queta cutting to the basket. He rose for an emphatic one-handed slam over a contesting Kevon Looney, leaving the crowd in awe.
In the Denver Nuggets’ nail-biting 124-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Peyton Watson came through in the clutch. As the game clock dwindled, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drove past Russell Westbrook for a potential game-winning layup. Watson timed his leap perfectly and blocked the shot with his fingertips, sealing the win for Denver.
The top play of the night came in the Charlotte Hornets’ narrow 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons. In the final seconds, Grant Williams missed a three-pointer, but Brandon Miller secured the rebound on the left side and banked in a put-back at the buzzer, sending his teammates into a frenzied celebration.
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