Jamal Cain's playoff jam resurfaces three months later

He finished with eight points and nine rebounds.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

Jamal Cain wanted to pass the ball but ended up finishing this EPIC jam in playoff game. https://t.co/8FioMW21XQ Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: Cain took the ball upcourt and finished one-handed with 8:34 left in Game 4. The basket came during a 94-88 victory on April 27.

Why it matters: The result opened a 3-1 first-round series lead. The contribution followed Cain's March conversion to a standard NBA contract.

By the numbers: Cain shot 4-for-8 in 23:42 and collected six defensive rebounds.

What to watch: Cain enters 2026-27 after his team option was exercised June 30.

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