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Howard’s Sticker Dunk Doesn’t Impress Judges

In his first action on NBA All-Star Saturday Night, Dwight Howard's very original dunk didn't stick with the Hall of Fame panel of judges.

Howard didn't advance to the finals of the Sprite Slam Dunk contest, even though he impressed many of those in attendance with his second dunk. Boston's Gerald Green and New York's defending champion Nate Robinson reached the final round, while Howard and Chicago's Tyrus Thomas were eliminated.

Green eventually won the competition, jumping over a table with his final jump and earning a perfect 50 from the judges.

After connecting on a one-handed windmill on his first dunk, Howard went for originality as his ploy on dunk No. 2. With Orlando Magic teammate Jameer Nelson in the lane, Howard jogged to the basket and Nelson tossed the ball above the rim.

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