10 consecutive years of finishing among the NBA’s elites in blocked shots has left Myles Turner seasoned, and equipped with a cheat code unlike many others: the ability of knowing exactly what opposing rim protectors hope to avoid. Establishing real estate first through a series of screens, the Indiana Pacers’ longtime big man finds himself sprung free, with a head of steam towards the paint, and only Devin Booker’s 6-foot-6 frame obstructing his path. Prompting sidelined teammates out of their seats before the sequence is completed, Turner elevates, punishing the rim for a memorable, statement-sending jam. Already productive enough to have frustrated the Phoenix Suns’ head coach into a technical foul moments before, Turner’s jam capped a 19-9 post-halftime surge, and subsequently, a victory on January 4, 2025. Beginning to hit his stride during his 2024-25 regular season’s highest-scoring month to date, Turner joined five others in double-figures, scoring 20 points (on 9-of-17 shooting), paired with six rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks, and two 3-pointers. · Jan 5, 2025