Brooklyn's rim-running center proved why timing beats everything when attacking the basket. In a back-and-forth second quarter at Barclays Center, Michael Porter Jr. recognized Claxton making a hard cut through the lane. The forward delivered a crisp pass that Claxton caught at full speed, elevating for a slam that gave the Nets some momentum. The athletic big man posted 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks while shooting an efficient 7-for-9 in the 120-107 loss on December 29, 2025. · Dec 30, 2025