Instant Replay: Andrew Wiggins Posterizes Luka Dončić With Massive Dunk
May 22, 2022, 9:28 PM | Updated: 9:31 pm
Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors tips the ball in against Maxi Kleber #42 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter in Game Three of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at American Airlines Center on May 22, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
(Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins put Mavericks star Luka Dončić on a poster with a massive slam dunk during a playoff game between Golden State and Dallas.
The Mavericks hosted the Warriors at American Airlines Center on Sunday, May 22.
Midway through the final quarter, Steph Curry dished the ball off to Wiggins, who flew down the lane before rising up for a wild dunk.
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The play was initially called as an offensive foul by Wiggins. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr called a timeout to challenge the call on the court. After the officials reviewed the play, Wiggins’ dunk was deemed legal and no foul was assessed.
Wiggins’ dunk gave Golden State a 93-83 lead with 6:38 remaining in the fourth quarter.
After the jam, Wiggins had 20 points on 9-17 shooting. He added 10 rebounds and three assists during his first 33 minutes on the court.
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Golden State entered the contest with a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Warriors vs. Mavericks game is televised on TNT.
