De’Andre Hunter’s Crossover Shocks Bulls in Epic Cavs Victory
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ clash with the Chicago Bulls turned into an unforgettable highlight reel moment — and it was all thanks to De’Andre Hunter. What was supposed to be just another regular-season matchup suddenly became a viral sensation after Hunter unleashed one of the nastiest crossovers the league has seen in years.
Late in the third quarter of the Cavs’ 128–122 win, Hunter faced off against Bulls guard Josh Giddey on the left wing. With a sharp left-to-right dribble, Hunter sent Giddey stumbling backward, his ankle rolling awkwardly beneath him before he collapsed to the court. The crowd gasped. Without hesitation, Hunter powered straight toward the rim, finishing the play with a two-handed dunk over Patrick Williams. It was a complete sequence — ankle-breaking move, explosive finish, and total disbelief from everyone watching.
The Cavs bench erupted. Darius Garland, sidelined in street clothes, sprinted down the baseline in celebration, while teammates could hardly contain themselves. Hunter later admitted he was watching their reaction more than anything else. “I don’t think I ever made anybody fall like that and then dunk,” he said with a smile.
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Thankfully, Giddey’s ankle wasn’t seriously injured. He left the court limping but returned just a few minutes later, saying afterward that it was more of a rolled ankle than anything major. “I was kind of on my tippy-toes, tried to change direction, and my ankle just rolled a little bit,” Giddey explained. “Not a good highlight to be on, but good move by him.”
Hunter’s performance went beyond that viral moment — he finished with a season-high 29 points on an efficient 10-for-16 shooting, including 4-for-8 from deep. He added rebounds, assists, and strong defensive plays, proving his offseason work on self-creation and dribbling had paid off. Coach Kenny Atkinson praised his effort, saying Hunter had put in significant time improving his ability to create off the dribble — and that work clearly showed.
Donovan Mitchell, who also dropped 29 points, admitted even he was stunned by Hunter’s move. “I didn’t realize there was no contact — it was just a straight ankle-breaker,” Mitchell said. “I was in shock, honestly. It’s an all-time play.”
As for the game itself, the Bulls led by 16 at halftime and still held a seven-point advantage midway through the fourth. But the Cavs rallied, closing on a 12–0 run to seal their fourth straight win. Hunter’s clutch free throws in the final seconds helped secure the victory, adding the perfect finishing touch to his night.
It’s one of those plays fans will replay for years — the kind that cements itself in highlight history. And while both teams move on to the next challenge in a long NBA season, De’Andre Hunter’s name has already been etched into one of the most jaw-dropping crossover moments the league has seen in recent memory.
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