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It feels like NBA action just started, but the 2012-2013 NBA regular season is almost over as we approach the last two months. We've seen our fair share of dazzling plays from young bucks like Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving, to the game's premier players like Kobe and LeBron. What better way to immortalize this amazing season than in GIF form? Let these plays loop in your mind for a while as you get hype for the playoffs. Check out our GIF gallery ofthe Most Badass Highlights of the 2012-13 NBA Season (So Far).
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30. The Mamba Bites
Date: 01/05/2013
Jersey in mouth, your soul fully engulfed. There's no stopping the Black Mamba.
29. Lob City
Date: 12/05/2012
Different components, but still the same Lob City. We're convinced Jamal Crawford adds fakes to make Sportscenter.
28. Miami Fan with the Skyhook from Halfcourt
Date: 01/25/2013
One of the cooler moments of the season where everybody could just be happy for a regular fan like LeBron was. Hook shot for 75K gets you a tackle hug, dawg.
26. JaVale Surprises Himself
Date: 01/23/2013
The post dunk face paired with the weird finger smelling action makes this one of the best highlights of the year. Thank you JaVale.
25. Kobe Straps LeBron
Date: 02/17/2013
Fact: It was in an All-Star game that didn't matter. Fact: LeBron still had a pretty good game. Fact: Kobe's sole motivation for doing this was to get in LeBron's head. Mamba won.
24. Nate Chases Brooks Down
Date: 12/15/2012
Anytime Nate Robinson blocks you, you know you're going to be enshrined in the YouTube Hall of Fame. Congrats Marshon Brooks!
23. The Durantula Bites
Date: 01/14/2013
KD's got a mean streak this year and the Phoenix Suns suck, so this is almost to be expected. You almost forget Durant's got longer arms than like 80% of the league, but then he does stuff like this and it comes rushing back.
22. One Armed Vet Shows Off Push Up Game
Date: 01/27/2013
Yeah you should feel bad, he just did that.
21. LeBron Makes it Look Easy
Date: 01/12/2013
There's not much you can say about that except "wow". And no not D-Wades lame new nickname.
20. Blake Amazes JaVale
Date: 12/25/2012
JaVale's face tells the whole story.
19. Jennings Sets the Season Off Right
Date: 11/03/2012
Brandon Jennings tipped off the season right with this game winner against the Cavs with 0.7 to go. He might not be a household name but Jennings has the talent to be one of the best PGs in the league.
18. Mamba Yams on CP3
Date: 01/04/2013
It's one thing to get back on D after a turnover, but Chris Paul must not have been thinking when he jumped with Kobe. When's the last time you blocked anything, son!? He should've been benched.
17. Collison Desperation Three
Date: 12/27/2012
This was ridiculously lucky, but also deliciously entertaining. Thabo's gotta be mad at himself watching the playback.
16. Gerald Henderson Uses Invisible Trampoline
Date: 12/18/2012
Something Bobcats fans can actually cheer for! Peep Antawn Jamison's telling reaction in the background to make this next level.
15. Joe Johnson Comes Up Clutch
Date: 02/19/2013
After hitting a three to take it to OT, Joe knocks down this tough J to seal the deal. Jigga and Prokhorov breathe sighs of relief for a brief moment.
14. Harden Gets Funky on the Jazz
Date: 01/28/2013
It wouldn't be right to put a list together on the year without including "The Beard." Showing off his superb ball handling and sneaky athleticism, Harden let the Jazz get a little taste on this play.
13. CP3 Alleys to Bledsoe
Date: 12/21/2012
Bledsoe might have been the only person in the arena who thought that pass wasn't meant for Blake, but we're damn glad he didn't. If all point guards are going to be like this in 10 years, bump throwing oops to anybody else.
12. Kidd-Gilchrist Puts Monroe on a Poster
Date: 02/20/2013
Stay inside for the next couple weeks Mr. Monroe, this is for your safety.
11. Blake Adds Spencer Hawes to His List
Date: 02/11/2013
Spencer Hawes joined such greats as Timofey Mozgov, Kendrick Perkins, Danilo Gallinari, and Pau Gasol on the "Blake Griffin made me look like an Infant as he dunked all over me" Hall of Fame. Speech! Speech! Speech!
10. Blake Sits Deron Down
Date: 11/23/2012
Deron not having a good year + Blake finally using that athleticism on D = This play.
9. J.R. Being J.R.
Date: 01/03/2013
It's crazy to think about how talented J.R. Smith really is. He does stuff like this like it's easy.
8. Jeff Green Puts Al Jefferson on Suicide Watch
Date: 11/14/2012
Who knew Jeff Green had this in him? Jefferson's going to have to kill a deer with his bare hands or grow a full chest mane to get his manhood back.
7. Kyrie Puts Puts J Kidd in the Spin Cycle
Date: 12/15/2012
Kidd knew damn well he wanted no part of Irving, we're giving the young fella the nod for best handle in the league.
6. Kobe Lets BK Have Some
Date: 02/05/2013
How'd that taste Brooklyn? For a 34-year-old who's logged a ridiculous amount of minutes, Kobe's dunking prowess is kind of incredible. The Nets defense? Not so much.
Stephen Curry
5. Stephen Curry is Infected by Devils
Date: 2/27/2013
Steph Curry aka the best shooter in the game had an out of body experience at the Garden last night (in a losing effort). The god dropped 54 and was 11-13 from three—one shy of the NBA record for treys in a single game held by Donyell Marshall and Kobe Bryant. No high-five for you Draymond. Let that boy cook!
4. Jeremy Evans Ends Turiaf's Career
Date: 10/17/2012
Complete and utter athletic domination from Evans here. If he can work on that jump shot and handle, we might have something here.
3. Uncle Drew Sons Brandon Knight
Date: 02/15/2013
HE GETS BUCKETS! And make dudes look foolish too. Sorry Brandon.
2. Joe Johnson Catches Pierce Reachin'
Date: 11/28/2012
Joe Johnson hit Pierce with the ol' pitty-pat. We're confident Paul has arthritic ankles. Deron where you at? No really, Deron, where the hell have you been?
1. Harrison Barnes Gets Acquainted with Nikola Pekovic's Face
Date: 11/24/2012
Harrison Barnes decided he'd formally introduce himself to the world with this one. Dunk of the year so far.
