Nathan Jawai rates in NBA best plays of the day
VIDEO of the Far North's most famous basketball export Nathan Jawai has ranked among the NBA's top 10 plays.
In an impressive performance for the Minnesota Timberwolves, former Cairns Taipan Jawai’s huge block turned into a buzzer-beating three-pointer at the other end of the court for the Wolves.
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The Bamaga behemoth’s effort earned him No.6 of the top-10 plays of the day - on a day when 13 games were played - according to NBA.com.
Jawai scored four for the Timberwolves in their 107-84 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
It tops off a huge week for Jawai. On Monday he scored an NBA career-high 16 points against Portland.
On Tuesday, he finished with six points and seven rebounds – including six offensive boards – in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 146-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
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Bamaga behemoth and Minnesota Timberwolves player Nathan Jawai comes in at No.6 on the NBA's top 10 plays of the day list.
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