The NBA Dunk Score, which combines player tracking technology with NBA data science to analyze every dunk from every NBA game in real time, was introduced before the 2024-25 season. The end result? An objective score based on technical excellence, athleticism and difficulty for every dunk.
Here are the top 5 scores so far this season. This list will be updated as new dunks climb up the leaderboard. To dive deeper into the full, season-long leaderboard, click here.
John Collins, Jazz – 113.4
On Nov. 4 vs. Chicago, Collins rolled off of a screen and rose over his defender with a 33-inch vertical and threw down a powerful slam with a ball speed through the rim of 27 mph. This Collins poster generated a rare, double feat of having two subscores – Power (96) and Defensive Contest (94) – both in the 90s (out of 100). Read more about subscores here.
Jalen Green, Rockets – 111.3
On Nov. 10 vs. the Pistons, Green showed off his supreme athleticism on this fastbreak slam, recording a 40.2” vertical and a massive Power subscore (99).
Jaylen Brown, Celtics – 109.6
On Nov. 29 vs. Chicago, Brown detonated at the rim for a Dunk Score of 109.6. This dunk featured a Max Ball Height of 10.9 feet, a Power subscore of 91 and a Jump subscore of 86.
Brandon Miller, Hornets – 108.9
In his season debut on Oct. 23 vs. the Houston Rockets, Miller started the year with a bang, driving to the lane and floating to the rim, reaching a max ball height of 11.1′ and a vertical of 36.1” to deliver the powerful jam, recording a Jump subscore of 91 and a Power subscore of 94.
Keegan Murray, Kings – 107.6
On Nov. 27 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, Murray was able to float through the lane, featuring a 33.2” vert and a 7.3’ takeoff distance, while showing off some impressive subscores in the Jump (88) and Power (84) categories.
The Next 5:
- Christian Braun – 106.3
- Bruno Fernando – 105.2
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – 102.3
- Jaden Hardy – 101.7
- Yves Missi – 101.0