OKC Thunder Week that was – Top 10 plays from Eastern Conference trip

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8. Look out below!

After what looked like a season ending injury, its a miracle that Hamidou Diallo is able to play let alone explode up for dunks but that’s what the 20 year-old did against Chicago. Schroder attacks the paint and hits a cutting Diallo to the hoop for the two handed slam.

The rookie has been fantastic this season and continues to exceed expectations, playing big on the defensive side of the ball and improving offensively. Oklahoma City appear to have made an excellent trade on draft night to acquire the New York product and it will be interesting to monitor his progress as the season proceeds.

7. Get that weak stuff outta here

Terrance Ferguson has been the subject of much criticism this year, particularly on offense where he’s shown an inability to consistently hit from three. However, he has transformed himself into a fantastic perimeter defender. With Andre Roberson out, TFerg is doing a great job in his place.

Against the Pistons, Jackson throws and entry pass to Andre Drummond. The big man goes up for a dunk and Ferguson comes from the weak side to stuff the All Star at the rim.

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TFerg is beginning to utilize his exceptional athletic ability and has players opposing players at the rim multiple times this season. If he could transfer that confidence into his shot, he could emerge as a fantastic two-way player in the league.