Derrick Jones Jr. converts alley-oop lob from Darius Garland

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Derrick Jones Jr. finishes the lob from Darius Garland with an ACROBATIC move on NBA TV! 💪 https://t.co/eP56XwQKzB Via @NBATV on X

What happened: Derrick Jones Jr. completed an acrobatic alley-oop finish off a lob pass from Darius Garland during Thursday's NBA TV preseason broadcast.

Why it matters: The play showcases early on-court chemistry between Garland and Jones Jr. as preseason preparations continue ahead of the 2026-27 NBA campaign.

What to watch: Preseason action continues across the league as teams finalize rotations for opening night.

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@NBATV 2026-10-15T04:13:21.123250+00:00

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