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Jaxson Hayes dunk over Bulls defender goes viral, was SportsCenter's top highlight

LAS VEGAS – New Orleans forward Kenrich Williams put both hands on the back of his head, then stared at teammate Jaxson Hayes, like a stunned sibling who’d just watched his younger brother break a window or something valuable in their home.

Williams’ what-did-you-just-do disbelief personified many observers’ reaction to Hayes’ soaring dunk Monday over Chicago defender Mychal Mulder, a second-quarter slam featured Tuesday on countless websites – and an easy choice for SportsCenter’s No. 1 top play.

“I was just, ‘Woah! What was that?!’ ” Williams said, smiling. “He took the gravity out of the gym.