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Paul throws low line-drive alley-oop pass, Jordan dunks it anyway

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Here's further proof that when DeAndre Jordan is diving to the basket, throwing the ball up anywhere in the rim's vicinity is a high-percentage proposition.

Late in the fourth quarter of a blowout win over the crosstown Lakers on Saturday, Clippers guard Chris Paul had to double-clutch on this lob to Jordan out of the pick-and-roll - thanks to a well-timed challenge from Julius Randle - and subsequently left the pass at about shoulder height, well below the rim.

No matter. Jordan reached back for it in midair and brought it around in one fluid motion for a dunk he made look entirely too easy.

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