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Grizzlies’ Rookie Throws Perfect Backwards Overhead Pass for Incredibly Cool Assist

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Yuki Kawamura threw a perfect pass here. | Chaz NBA / YouTub

The Memphis Grizzlies blew out the Dallas Mavericks in their final game of the season on Sunday. With Memphis locked into the play-in, they rested their starters which meant expanded minutes for young players like Yuki Kawamura and Cam Spencer.

Spencer, who had a 51-point game in the G League earlier this season, started and scored 23 points and had seven assists. Yuki Kawamura came off the bench to add 12 points, five assists and five rebounds in a career-high 28 minutes.

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