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Dominique Malonga Slams First Dunk of Unrivaled’s 2026 Season in Breeze Victory

Her in-game jam marked her first U.S. pro dunk, a rare above-the-rim moment that boosted her rising profile.

Overview

  • After a pass from Rickea Jackson, the 6-foot-6 forward finished a right-handed dunk in the first quarter at Sephora Arena in Medley, Florida.
  • The play was the first dunk recorded this Unrivaled season, with Brittney Griner having delivered the league’s earlier dunk last year.
  • Malonga totaled 21 points on 9-of-16 shooting with eight rebounds, plus a steal and a block, as Breeze beat the Lunar Owls 75-68.
  • Paige Bueckers paced Breeze with 28 points on 10-of-17 shooting, with Cameron Brink adding 12.
  • “I don’t want to be a practice dunker, I want to do that in-game,” Malonga said, noting she had worked on the move and appreciated the arena’s reaction.