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Pistons' Duren Shocks NBA with Wemby Slam
24 Feb
Summary
- Jalen Duren successfully posterized Victor Wembanyama on Sunday.
- The dunk gave the Detroit Pistons much-needed momentum.
- Fans reacted on social media, calling it the poster of the season.
Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday by successfully dunking over San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama. This highlight-reel play occurred early in the fourth quarter, igniting the home crowd and providing a significant momentum shift for the Pistons, who were trailing by 15 points.
The sequence began with Cade Cunningham driving to the basket, drawing multiple defenders including Wembanyama, before dishing to a rolling Duren. Duren capitalized on the opportunity, finishing with a forceful dunk while drawing a foul on Wembanyama.
This powerful slam immediately generated buzz online, with many fans dubbing it the 'poster of the season' due to the impressive nature of Duren's finish against the defensively imposing Wembanyama. Despite Wembanyama's reputation as a shot-blocker, Duren's play demonstrated the occasional vulnerability to being posterized when challenging shots.
