After punishing the L.A. Clippers’ defensive approach with finesse in the game’s opening quarter, Kyle Kuzma dedicated the second quarter to something a bit more physical. Interested in testing the discipline of Los Angeles’ switching defense, the talented scorer works a quick pass-and-pass-back action with a teammate, revving into a full sprint down the right baseline after realizing neither defender followed him. Entering every potential dunker’s dream scenario with a running start and a somewhat-free runway to the rim, Kuzma takes flight from just outside the paint, stretching just out of reach before delivering a ferocious one-handed poster jam over Daniel Theis. Kuzma’s aerial attack headlined a dazzling 26-point first-half outing that would ultimately turn into one of his most productive games of the season. Even in the loss on March 1, 2024, the Washington Wizards star did his part with 32 points (on just 19 shots), paired with seven rebounds, one steal, and five 3-pointers. · Mar 2, 2024