Jalen Suggs · Separation was nearly impossible to come by for the Orlando Magic, as they wrestled through 12 lead ties and 10 lead changes over the first quarter-and-a-half against the pesky Brooklyn Nets. In recognizing his chance to finally provide said luxury for his team — both on the scoreboards and in the open floor — Jalen Suggs was anything but wasteful with his opportunity. Upper echelon in his ability to punish any lax passes opposing offenses might make, 2023-24’s All-Defensive Second Teamer takes his shot, blitzing the Nets’ center court handoff entirely to collect a steal. Unchased, and officially free to turn the Barclays Center into a one-man slam dunkoff, Suggs pirouettes into a 360 jam, encouraging celebration from his spectating teammates. Brooklyn’s best shot presented the shorthanded Magic with a formidable challenge, but through two-way play, victory was ultimately secured. Among the charge’s leaders, Suggs joined five other double-figure scorers with 12 points, alongside three rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer. · State of Mint · State of Mint
