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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Welcome to another NBA season and Athleticismmonthly photo series from .
A lot has happened in the league since June, when Denver Nuggets won his first ever NBA title. Victor Wembanyama exceeded the hype, James Harden (again) and Damien Lillard are on new teams, there is currently a tournament called In-Season Tournament and load management continues to be a hot topic.
From the splendid to the absurd, NBA games always produce compelling photos. Between dunks, blocks, acrobatic maneuvers, body shots and scuffles, let’s look at some interesting images from November.
(Note: I know it’s not the last day of the month but I wanted new readers to take advantage of our Black Friday sale, which ends Monday evening.)
All the kings What defenders can do is watch and be impressed by Victor Wembanyama’s length and ability. Spurs a rookie catches an alley-oop in Sacramento, California.
Grant Williams of the Nonconformists is mutilated during a trip to the basket by Nikola Vučević of the Bulls in Dallas. A foul was awarded to Vučević.
Anthony Edwards of the Timber wolves unleashes a monstrous dunk against the Jazz in Minneapolis. It was a good month for Minnesota and Edwards, who had three more dunks that also made it into this month’s photo gallery.
Buddy Hield of the Pacers has his sights on the rim like Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers is rapidly approaching in Philadelphia.
Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. Heat receives its welcome in the NBA moment of Craig Porter Jr. And Georges Niang of the Riders in Cleveland.
When trying to play defense, Jalen Suggs of the Magic slaps Dennis Schröder of the Raptors across the street in Orlando, Florida.
Let’s check with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder in San Francisco. The dynamic guard is averaging over 30 points, six assists, six rebounds and two steals per game. And even when the defenders like Brandin Podziemski And Dario Saric of the Warriors plays well in defense, Gilgeous-Alexander finds a way to score.
Os Hyland of the Clippers comes up against stellar defense (or maybe fouling) from Dwight Powell of the Mavericks in Dallas.
Speaking of defense, Matisse Thybulle of the Trail Blazers gets all the ball like Desmond Bane of the Grizzlies attempts a 3-pointer in Portland, Oregon.
Rumble, stumble, stumble: Jeremy Sochan Spurs and RJ Barrett of the Knicks battle over a stray bullet in New York.
Jayson Tatum of the Celtics does a lot of things well, including saving that ball against the Pacers in Boston.
In his first season on the court with the Thunder, Chet Holmgren is a great presence in attack and defense while Jonas Valančiūnas of the Pelicans discovered in Oklahoma City.
The Warriors and Timberwolves were not invited to each other’s Thanksgiving festivities last week as Golden State and Minnesota faced off in a recent game in San Francisco, which also included Green Draymond apply a starter Rudy Gobert. Green received a five-game suspension for his wrestling action.
NBA fans know Lakers and the Grizzlies don’t like each other because of past transgressions. Anthony Davis of the Lakers and Desmond Bane of the Grizzlies approach each other during an in-season tournament game in Los Angeles. Both players received technical fouls.
How to stop Damian Lillard from Deer? Grasp each arm, just like Malachi Flynn And Chris Boucher Raptors do it in Toronto.
Max Strus of the Cavaliers is known more for his shooting. But during this play, he hammers Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers as Maxey tries to shoot Philadelphia.
Not only Russell Westbrook Clippers try to dunk Dillon Brooksbut he cuts it Rockets keep in front. Westbrook missed the shot, but Brooks was called for a foul on the Los Angeles play.
While fighting for a rebound with Jake LaRavia Grizzlies, John Collins of the Jazz takes a lead in Salt Lake City.
Derrick White of the Celtics disappears into the crowd as he dives to save a ball against the Pacers in Boston.
It’s difficult to block any Victor Wembanyama shot, but Isaiah Jackson of the Pacers did just that in Indianapolis.
Jerami Scholarship of the Trail Blazers rises above Ausar Thompson of the Pistons in Detroit.
Devin Booker of the Suns can’t hide his pain after being injured against the Warriors in Phoenix. Booker has been in and out of the lineup this season with several ailments.
Walker Kessler du Jazz finishes a reverse jam on Jordan Hawkins And Larry Nance Jr. of the Pelicans in Salt Lake City.
Naji Marshall pelicans and Monk Malik of the Kings appear to be floating as they fight for a rebound in Sacramento, California.
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Golden State’s Draymond Green, who usually likes to use his mouth to gesture toward opponents and referees, is offering Thunder fans a calmer approach in Oklahoma City.
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(Top photo of Aaron Gordon And Stephen Curry: Isaiah J. Downing / USA Today)
