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Fearless Duke Basketball Champ Pulls off One Incredible Dunk

Duke basketball sensation Grayson Allen is reaching new heights, literally.
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Fearless Duke Basketball Champ Pulls off One Incredible Dunk
Fearless Duke Basketball Champ Pulls off One Incredible Dunk

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Former Duke basketball great Grayson Allen totaled only three points, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals for the Milwaukee Bucks in Wednesday night's 149-136 win at the Indiana Pacers. But his ridiculous and-one posterizing dunk a few minutes into the fourth quarter provided his squad with one emphatic spark.

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Allen brought the ball up the floor in transition, ambitiously deciding to zoom through four defenders into the lane. And with seemingly little regard for his safety, the 27-year-old guard launched from several feet out, with his head nearly reaching the level of the rim.

On his way down after flushing the one-handed slam in the face of Pacers forward Jordan Nwora, his body was almost parallel to the floor before landing hard on his side.

Here's the replay of Allen's loud statement:

Also worth checking out is the following comical one-minute breakdown of the former Duke basketball national champ's viral aerial act, courtesy of 60 Second Classics' Mike Camerlengo:

It brings back memories of what some remember as Grayson Allen's most impressive dunk in college. That came against UNLV during his junior year as a Blue Devil in 2016-17:

As a full-time starter this season, his second campaign in Milwaukee and fifth in the league since going No. 21 overall at the 2018 NBA Draft, Allen is averaging 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a career-high 2.3 assists while shooting 40.2 percent from downtown and 90.5 percent from the charity stripe. 

He's drawn 68 starts and played in all but six games for the Bucks (55-21). They sit atop the Eastern Conference standings and own the NBA's best record with only six games remaining on their regular-season slate.

Their next game is at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday (TNT) against Duke basketball product Jayson Tatum and the visiting Boston Celtics (52-24), who sit at No. 2 in the East but are 3.0 games back of Milwaukee.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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