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Jalen Suggs · Demonstrative in their efforts in bottling up the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense on the way to one of their biggest victories in franchise history, it was only right for the Orlando Magic’s most celebrated defender to be the one providing the cap. Channeled into “lockdown mode,” even with Orlando boasting a 32-point advantage and a Game Three victory likely assured, Jalen Suggs puts his defensive gifts to use once more, blitzing into a passing lane to intercept Marcus Morris’ errant pass attempt. With the red carpet officially rolled out for a one-man fastbreak opportunity, Suggs elevates in both creativity and vertical leap, soaring through the air for an effortless windmill jam, much to the joy of those in attendance. Suggs’ ability to keep the Cavaliers off the scoreboard in the first three quarters kept him on the sidelines and in celebration mode throughout the fourth, as Orlando cruised to a 38-point win — the third-largest Magic history — and more importantly, success in cutting Cleveland’s series lead into just a 2-1 edge. Even so, Suggs packed quite the impact into his 27-minute experience, contributing 24 points (on 9 of 11 shooting), four rebounds, three assists, a pair of steals, one block, three 3-pointers, and a +25 plus-minus in the win on April 25, 2024. · State of Mint