The NBA's standout plays from November 8 – game-winners, highlight dunks, and dazzling passes you do not want to miss.
On November 8, the NBA delivered another thrilling slate of games filled with moments of brilliance and unforgettable highlights. From game-saving heroics to gravity-defying dunks, basketball was its finest. Here are the top 10 plays from last night’s action.
In the Memphis Grizzlies’ commanding 128-104 victory over the Washington Wizards, Yuki Kawamura showcased his exceptional court vision. With less than three minutes left in the game and the Grizzlies holding a significant lead, Kawamura drove toward the basket and threaded an exquisite behind-the-back bounce pass to Kay Puff, who was perfectly positioned for an open one-handed slam.
The ninth standout play came during the Detroit Pistons’ narrow 122-121 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Late in the second quarter, Trae Young attempted a crafty scoop layup after driving past Tobias Harris. However, Isaiah Stewart was ready and rose up for a powerful rejection, swatting Young’s shot to energize the Pistons and their fans.
In the Charlotte Hornets’ 103-83 win over the Indiana Pacers, LaMelo Ball displayed his signature flair. Early in the first quarter, Ball sliced through defenders Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner, executing a double-pump move in mid-air before finishing with a one-handed layup around Ben Sheppard, showcasing exceptional body control and hang time.
The seventh-best play unfolded in the New York Knicks’ 116-94 triumph over the Milwaukee Bucks. With just over seven minutes left in the first quarter, Karl-Anthony Towns isolated against Brook Lopez, breezed past him and unleashed a powerful left-handed slam over the trailing Lopez.
The sixth highlight came in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 107-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings. One minute into the fourth quarter, Malik Monk made a strong move from the wing, darting past Norman Powell and soaring for a high-flying, one-handed dunk.
The fifth spot belonged to Jonathan Isaac in the Orlando Magic’s 113-88 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. With nine minutes remaining in the second quarter, Jalen Suggs delivered a perfect one-handed pass to a cutting Isaac. The forward took off and hammered down a two-handed slam over Yves Missi.
The fourth-best play featured Luka Doncic in the Phoenix Suns’ narrow 114-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. With just over eight minutes left in the second quarter, Doncic whipped a stunning, two-handed bounce pass to a running Klay Thompson, who finished the sequence with a layup over Jusuf Nurkic.
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In the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Wizards, Santi Aldama secured the third spot with a spectacular windmill dunk. Halfway through the first quarter, Luke Kennard found Aldama on a fast break, and Aldama did not disappoint, completing the play with a highlight-reel windmill.
The second-best play came from Josh Okogie in the Phoenix Suns’ thrilling win over the Mavericks. At the start of the second quarter, Okogie faked a three-point shot over Luka Doncic, drove into the paint, and threw down a thunderous one-handed dunk over Daniel Gafford, leaving no doubt about his intentions.
The top play of the night belonged to Cade Cunningham in the Detroit Pistons’ victory over the Hawks. Trailing 121-120, Cunningham sank a tough floater over Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson to put the Pistons ahead. In the final moments, Trae Young found Onyeka Okongwu for what appeared to be a game-winning dunk, but Cunningham swooped in from behind to block the shot and seal the win for Detroit, capping off an unforgettable sequence.
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