Dunk kings: Tracking the best poster from every series

After running a well-executed offensive set, a cutter receives the ball as he jets down the middle of the lane, where he meets a defender at the rim. “Oohs” and “aahs” ensue, or silence fills the arena.

The sound of the rim-rattling or the whistle from a referee signaling an and-1 only make the play worse for the posterized defender. Teammates jumping up and holding each other back on the bench boost the dunker’s ego further.

A poster jam can drastically change the game.

There has been no shortage of posters throughout the 2024 NBA playoffs, the most recent from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams in Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks.

Here’s a look at the best poster dunks of each series during this year’s postseason.

Conference semifinals

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks, Game 2: Jalen Williams

J-Dub throws down a thunderous putback jam

Jalen Williams gets the Thunder fans barking with an emphatic putback slam.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets, Game 1: Michael Porter Jr.

MPJ thows down emphatic one-handed dunk

Michael Porter Jr. catches an alley-oop lob from Reggie Jackson and slams it home with authority.

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 2: Caris LeVert

OG’s POSTER FROM EVERY ANGLE 🤯 pic.twitter.com/JzM2vJJMJa

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 3, 2024

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks, Game 1: Myles Turner

Haliburton finds Turner down low for massive one-handed dunk

Tyrese Haliburton finds an open Myles Turner in the lane, and he turns and throws down the huge slam.

First round

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers, play-in: LeBron James

LeBron’s one-handed dunk caps off wild sequence

Zion Williamson denies LeBron James with a nasty block, but after Zion misses his shot on the opposite end, LeBron throws down a massive slam on the fast-break chance.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns, Game 4: Anthony Edwards