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VIDEO: Top 5 highlights of the week

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Every week, theScore's NBA editors scour the corners of the Internet to find the best plays from across the league. Here are your five highlights of the week.

5. Terrence Ross can fly

My god Terrence Ross #Raptors

Toronto Raptors swingman Terrence Ross is a certified high-flyer, but what lands Ross a spot on this list isn't necessarily the dunk itself, but rather where he takes off from. Ross leaps from just inside the free-throw line to put home an emphatic slam.

4. Derrick Rose rejects Jeff Teague

That D Rose block (CSN/NBA League Pass)

Chicago Bulls star point guard Derrick Rose usually makes the list for his acrobatic offensive exploits, but he finds himself here with a tremendous defensive effort. Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague tries to Eurostep around Rose, but is flatly denied.

3. Khris Middleton sinks the Suns

WHEN THE MIDDLETON IS SELLIN!

The Phoenix Suns fell victim to two game-winning buzzer-beaters in the span of a week, including this dagger by Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter Khris Middleton. 

2. Rudy Gay detonates on Serge Ibaka

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Such are the perils of playing the role of rim protector, as Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka does. The role calls for hard contests at the basket, but sometimes even one of the league's best shot blockers gets bested. Here, Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay lays waste to Ibaka with a two-handed jam.

1. James Johnson bangs on Andre Drummond

I'd be angry too if someone dunked on me like this. #Rtz

Take it away, Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson:

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