Dwight Howard Dunk in Pacers 76ers Game

Dwight Howard caught a lob from George Hill during the Pacers 76ers game.

During Tuesday's game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers, Dwight Howard and former Pacer George Hill linked up for a dunk. 

Late in the first quarter, Hill blew by the Pacers' defense and drew the bigs up for his shot, and went on to lob a beautiful pass to Howard to slam down. 

The video of the highlight can be seen in the post embedded below from the 76ers. 

It's the veteran connection.@George_Hill3 x @DwightHoward pic.twitter.com/liEBZqWgTE

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 12, 2021

Going into Monday, the 76ers have a three-game lead over the Brooklyn Nets to own the first seed in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Pacers hold on by a thread for the ninth seed.

The 76ers currently lead the Pacers late in the second quarter on Tuesday.

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