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Robert Bondy

WATCH: Xavier Tillman throws down one-handed slam, Jaren Jackson reacts to highlight dunk

A pair of former Spartans were part of a highlight-reel play on Valentine’s Day that is worth watching over and over again.

Xavier Tillman threw down a one-handed slam dunk in a match-up on Sunday between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings. The play was so impressive that it got fellow former Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. to celebrate from the sidelines.

Below is a video of the highlight play by Tillman — along with Jackson’s response from the bench:

Tillman finished this game with 12 points and five rebounds to help lead the Grizzlies to a win. Tillman is now averaging 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds across 17 games so far in his rookie season.

 

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