When you’re in the zone offensively, even the impossible shots can be made to look routine. Xavier McDaniel waits patiently for his moment as a Seattle SuperSonics teammate receives a pass in the post, attempting to bulldoze his way through two defenders in the lane for a layup. When the shot fails, McDaniel arrives, snaring the offensive rebound in traffic. Relying on his senses and muscle memory with his back to the basket, he flips the ball over his head with both hands, magically getting the no-look shot to fall. It was a truly special night for the Seattle forward, posting 35 points and 14 rebounds in a 108-100 triumph over the New Jersey Nets on February 2, 1987. · Feb 2, 1987