Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Christian Braun's Unreal Poster Dunk Over Rudy Gobert Goes Viral

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI | By Joey Linn | Last updated Nov 2, 2024 12:07 AM ET

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are playing a very exciting game on Friday night at Target Center. These two teams have had some great battles over the years, including in last season’s Western Conference Semifinals.

Minnesota defeated the Nuggets in seven games last season, and Denver entered this game hoping for a win over their conference rivals in this rematch on Friday. One player who certainly had revenge on his mind was Nuggets guard Christian Braun.

Elevating for a poster dunk over four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, Braun threw down the two-handed slam that led to double technical fouls on he and Gobert.

Christian Braun and Rudy Gobert got into it after this play.

Double technical fouls were assessed. pic.twitter.com/lSCC7J4sNY
— ESPN (@espn) November 2, 2024

This dunk has been going viral on social media, with several major sports outlets posting the highlight play.

Via NBA: “CHRISTIAN BRAUN DETONATION GET TO ESPN FOR THE FINISH!”

CHRISTIAN BRAUN DETONATION

GET TO ESPN FOR THE FINISH! pic.twitter.com/Pe6fT12h7o
— NBA (@NBA) November 2, 2024

Braun’s teammates immediately ran to defend him after Gobert made contact with the 23-year-old guard. Deciding on double technical fouls, the officiating crew did not award either team free throws, as the techs canceled each other out.

“OH MYYYY DON'T JUMP WITH CB,” the Nuggets captioned their post of this dunk.

OH MYYYY DON'T JUMP WITH CB pic.twitter.com/B0MzqJry1E
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 2, 2024

The NBA world has been buzzing since this highlight play for Braun, and while the season is still very young, this will likely stand as one of the best dunks of the year when this season is complete.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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