Nov 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates from the team bench during the second half against the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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NBA Top 5 Plays of the Night- November 3, 2024

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On November 3, 2024, the trifecta of NBA games brought fans an exciting mix of skill, speed, and high-flying action. From buzzer-beaters to powerful dunks, the night was filled with thrilling moments. Here are the top five plays that stood out.

#5: Suggs’ Precision Pass to the Rookie

In the Dallas Mavericks’ commanding 108-85 victory over the Orlando Magic, Jalen Suggs delivered the fifth-best play of the night. With under two minutes left in the quarter and Dallas leading big, Suggs threaded an exceptional bounce pass from half court, finding rookie Tristan da Silva cutting to the basket. Da Silva capped the play with a powerful two-handed slam in transition.

#4: Jaden Ivey’s Impressive Scoop Layup

In the Detroit Pistons’ 106-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Jaden Ivey put on a show in the final minute of the second quarter. Charging toward the rim, Ivey seemed ready to throw down on Cameron Johnson, but midair, he shifted, contorting his body for an elegant scoop layup to finish at the rim.

Such an acrobatic finish by Jaden Ivey ✨ pic.twitter.com/N3YIzqE5ng
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 3, 2024

#3: Larry Nance Jr. Throws it Down

In the Atlanta Hawks’ 126-111 triumph over the New Orleans Pelicans, Larry Nance Jr. pulled off the third-best play. With three minutes left in the third quarter, David Roddy delivered a perfect bounce pass to an open Nance from the baseline. Rising up, Nance completed a powerful one-handed dunk over Pelicans big man Daniel Theis.

LARRY NANCE JUNIOR pic.twitter.com/1bJ8paCQz3
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 4, 2024

#2: Luka Doncic’s Buzzer-Beating And-One

In the first quarter of the Mavericks’ win over the Magic, Luka Doncic made a statement. As the clock wound down, Doncic dazzled with a pump fake that sent Jonathan Isaac off balance, then went around him to complete an and-one scoop layup, beating the buzzer in style.

Luka scoops it in to beat the 1Q buzzer 🚨

DAL leads after 1 on NBA League Pass:
📲 https://t.co/qNL4HePLTK pic.twitter.com/tkotAdoJG5
— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2024

#1: Jalen Johnson’s Coast-to-Coast Slam

Taking the top spot, Jalen Johnson electrified the crowd in the Hawks’ win over the Pelicans. With under eight minutes left in the fourth, Johnson grabbed the ball in his own half off a steal, sprinted coast to coast, and rose up for an emphatic one-handed slam, sealing the night’s best highlight.