Lonzo Ball's Dunk Went Viral In Bulls-Wizards Game

Lonzo Ball threw down a dunk during Wednesday's game.

Nov 12, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) hangs on the rim after dunking against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Chicago Bulls played the Wizards in Washington, D.C.

The Bulls lost by a score of 125-107.

Despite the loss, Lonzo Ball finished with five points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block while shooting 2/7 from the field and 1/6 from the three-point range in 22 minutes of playing time.

After missing the previous two seasons due to injury, Ball threw down his first dunk of the year.

Via The Chicago Bulls: "Zo's first dunk in 3 years ‼️"

Zo's first dunk in 3 years ‼️@CHSN__ | @ZO2_ pic.twitter.com/YvcBASBSUI

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 2, 2025

Many people shared their thoughts on the exciting play.

Julia Poe: "a huge sign of confidence for both that knee and that wrist, good stuff all around"

a huge sign of confidence for both that knee and that wrist, good stuff all around https://t.co/lRjb0PhAFX

— Julia Poe (@byjuliapoe) January 2, 2025

@OwnHimScoot: "Yooo wtf he’s still fast and bouncy asf"

Yooo wtf he’s still fast and bouncy asf https://t.co/8btlET0w45

— Scoot ✞ (@OwnHimScoot) January 2, 2025

@thunderxspears: "Look at the speed n explosion . Looks fine physically"

Look at the speed n explosion . Looks fine physically https://t.co/qyF5ZTn6zd

— 🧗 (@thunderxspears) January 2, 2025

@Andy_Beebe: "It's been awhile since Lonzo did this in an #NBA game... "

It's been awhile since Lonzo did this in an #NBA game... https://t.co/VXJeBEb4rS

— Andrew Beebe 🟧 (@Andy_Beebe) January 2, 2025

Ball is averaging 5.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 32.9% from the field and 30.3% from the three-point range in 15 games.

The 27-year-old has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans (he was the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft).

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With the loss, the Bulls dropped to 15-19 in their first 34 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are 5-5 over their last ten.

On Saturday night, the Bulls will resume action when they host the New York Knicks at the United Center in Chicago.