第17週は予想外の展開をもたらしました。おそらく最大の驚きは、オーランド・マジックが、以前は絶好調だったフィラデルフィア・76ersをスリリングな延長戦で破ったことでしょう。パオロ・バンケロは得点だけでなく、試合を延長戦に持ち込んだレギュレーションの最後の1分での重要なプットバックダンクでも中心的な役割を果たしました。この勝利は、マジックの成長する成熟度と守備の粘り強さを強調しました。詳細については、March Madness 2026 Bracket: What You Need to Know (March 2026)に関する記事をご覧ください。
NBA Dunks Week 17: High-Flying Highlights & Surprises
Key Results and Standings Shake-Ups
Biggest Surprises and Upsets of Week 17
Top Individual Performances and Dunk Highlights
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves): Edwards continued his highlight-reel season with arguably the dunk of the week. Against the Memphis Grizzlies, he drove hard to the basket, elevated over two defenders, and threw down a ferocious one-handed slam that sent shockwaves across social media. His explosiveness is unmatched.
Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans): Williamson reminded everyone of his unique blend of power and athleticism with multiple emphatic dunks. His signature powerful two-handed jams in transition against the Washington Wizards were a sight to behold, demonstrating his ability to finish through contact.
Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies): Returning from injury, Morant wasted no time in reasserting himself as one of the league's most exciting dunkers. A particular highlight was his lightning-quick drive and reverse dunk against the Phoenix Suns, showcasing his incredible hang time and body control.
Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets): Gordon's athleticism is a constant threat. He had a powerful baseline dunk over a defender against the Portland Trail Blazers, a sign of his strength and vertical leap.
Mac McClung (Orlando Magic): While not a starter, McClung, known for his dunking prowess, had a couple of exciting alley-oop finishes off the bench that injected energy into the Magic's games.
Tactical Talking Points
Looking Ahead: Week 18 Key Fixtures
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks: A clash of Eastern Conference titans. Expect high-intensity basketball and potential highlight plays from Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jrue Holiday. This game could be a preview of a deep playoff series.
Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns: A Western Conference showdown featuring two of the league's most talented rosters. Jokic's passing against Durant's scoring, with plenty of athletic finishes in between.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks: LeBron James and Anthony Davis face off against Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. This rivalry always delivers, and expect some explosive plays at the rim from both sides.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks: A physical Eastern Conference battle. The Cavaliers' rising stars against the Knicks' gritty defense. Expect hard-fought possessions and potential surprising dunks.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New Orleans Pelicans: A battle for Western Conference positioning. Anthony Edwards and Zion Williamson going head-to-head promises a spectacle of athleticism and high-flying finishes.