Raptors' dunk show gets fans going in Game 5 against Bucks
After facing a raucous crowd at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, the Toronto Raptors needed to get their fans charged up for Game 5 of their series against the Bucks.
Using an aerial assault definitely helped set the tone.
Ibaka soars to kick off the action on @NBATV! #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/yQ4KNOVtvs
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A ferocious dunk by Raps forward Serge Ibaka had the fans frenzied in the games opening minutes.
It didn’t take long for the 27-year-old Ibaka to reignite the Air Canada Centre with another vicious slam that was part of a 17-0 first-quarter run.
Raptors dunking all over @NBATV! #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/0YJgURaUal
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Not to be outdone, Raptors All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan kept the high-flying act going in the second quarter with a coast-to-coast dunk that had everyone on their feet.
Make way for DeMar DeRozan#WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/8m6KBF3UOj
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Yet, possibly the highlight of the air show was saved for last.
A pair of violent slams by Norman Powell late in the fourth quarter was the exclamation point on the Raptors 118-93 victory, as the 23-year-old Powell capped off a career playoff performance scoring a career high 25 points — his last four points coming in style.
Norman Powell caps a career night (25 pts, 8-11 FGs) in style#WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/wF6816iIVC
— NBA.com (@NBAcom) April 25, 2017
Nothing is quite as electric as a slam dunk.