Best dunk of the NBA season belongs to Mavericks' Guard against Celtics

Quentin Grimes has the best dunk of the season so far.

Jan 25, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes (5) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Finals rematch on Saturday evening, 122-107. While it was a disappointing result for the Mavs, there was one shining moment for them.

Late in the third quarter, Quentin Grimes recovered a bad pass from Jaden Hardy, turned the corner downhill, and threw down a monster slam dunk over Luke Kornet, infecting the American Airlines Center with a jolt of energy.

QUENTIN GRIMES 😳

THE POSTER AND STAREDOWN 😤 #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/YBi3w0m6dS

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 26, 2025

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The NBA introduced "dunk scores" this season, factoring in power, vertical leap, style points, and more to determine the best dunks of the season. At the very top of the list is Grimes' monster poster over Luke Kornet, sitting in above John Collins' punch-in over Chicago's Coby White and Jalen Green's transition slam over Detroit's Cade Cunningham.

Grimes' combination of the jump, style, and power scores is much higher than any of the dunks close to him, and it is one of the more aesthetically pleasing dunks of the NBA season. If it didn't come when the Mavericks were down by 20, this would've been talked about as the moment of the weekend.

Despite the loss, Grimes had a great game, putting up 20 points and seven rebounds, with all 20 points coming in the second half. He's been a massive addition to the team as they've dealt with injuries, but the Mavericks should bring him back next season, even with his expiring deal.

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