dunk

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James had a thunderous one-handed dunk off a lob from Austin Reaves in transition with 7:42 remaining in the third quarter that put the Lakers up by 17 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

These cases are not a slam dunk for the plaintiffs or defendants on appeal; with so much money at stake, the upcoming battle will be brutal for both.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

A twisting, jumping bounce pass from James to Jarred Vanderbilt for a dunk tied the game 91-91 with 8:57 to go, but the Pistons answered with six consecutive points.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

James came alive in the third quarter, beginning with his dunk off a hit-ahead pass from Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I dunk my French toast sticks in the little tub of syrup.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist