VIDEO: Kent Bazemore dunks on a fast break against Mavericks

Forward Kent Bazemore only scored seven points during Wednesday night’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, but the six-year veteran’s energy and drive proved he came to play.

During a tight the fourth quarter, Bazemore grabbed a pass intended for Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki near half-court and took it to the rim .

Bazemore played 27 minutes scoring seven points and recorded three assists and one steal.

Bazemore’s dunk can be watched below:

The Hawks won Wednesday's season opener 117-111.

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