The Breeze BC was an expansion team with many young players playing in the Unrivaled for the first time. But it didn’t stop the rookie squad from being fearless and effective on the court as the side records its fourth win in six matches, defeating the Lunar Owls in the recent game.
Apart from PB, another player who stole the spotlight was Dominique Malonga. Scoring 21 points in the game, she showcased her offensive game. Even though Bueckers leads with explosive scoring capabilities in the league, the real highlight of the match came in the first quarter, when Malonga finished a move with a dunk.
Fans React To Dominique Malonga’s Monster Dunk
The second overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft created huge buzz even before joining the league, as her dunks went viral after people started searching for more about the star. Although she had little opportunity in the ‘W’ to show her verticals, the player did so in the Unrivaled league.
With 3:32 minutes left in the first quarter, Rickea Jackson found the Storm forward rushing towards the basket; her point-blank pass found the forward, who had an open lane for an easy bucket. The player chose to show her explosive side and finished the play with a one-handed, powerful dunk.
DOM MALONGA DUNKED LMFAOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/xJE5Gei5eO
— Shabazz 💫 (@ShowCaseShabazz) January 25, 2026
While the crowd in the arena cheered the play, players, even from other teams, applauded her play. Netizens also reacted to the play, lauding the youngster.
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A fan said, “I’m willing to trade KAT for her.”
I’m willing to trade KAT for her 🤣🤣🤣
— High_AbôVê-DaSmilez (@LuVizntLove) January 25, 2026
One fan wrote, “Do it in the W girl.“
Do it in the W girl.
— KaoYehAddict (@KaoYehAddict) January 25, 2026
Another Fan added, “Got women dunking before GTA 6.”
Got women dunking before GTA 6 💔
— Klaw City (@uno_dos_in4) January 25, 2026
One fan mentioned, “Easy and put it down clean too.”
Easy and put it down clean too.
— DonDripper (@DonDriper) January 25, 2026
Another fan commented, “EZ$.”
EZ$
— Crash (@TallBlackMale) January 25, 2026
A fan highlighted, “in the halfcourt too.”
in the halfcourt too 👀
— god who am i? (@shiibujo) January 25, 2026
The 20-year-old star found it easy to adjust to the Unrivaled format with her former coach, Noelle Quinn, calling the shots, and is also surrounded by top playmakers like Paige Bueckers and Rickea Jackson.
Dominique Malonga With Statement Performance In Unrivaled League
The player faced significant backlash after her infamous snub of Fenerbahçe. But she decided to play in the Unrivaled league and performed well. After six games, she is averaging 16.7 points and 10.8 rebounds, contributing heavily to the second-placed Breeze BC.
In the WNBA, she had a slow start, but gradually started playing a meaningful role in the system and even set a record in the playoffs with a double-double stat. While the Unrivaled will certainly polish her skills, her slam dunk highlights her capabilities and confidence on the floor.
17 points, 10 rebounds
— Storm Chasers (@WNBAStormChaser) August 24, 2025
22 points, 9 rebounds
15 points, 7 rebounds
12 points, 8 rebounds
20 points, 11 rebounds
22 points, 12 rebounds
If you're voting for #WNBA All-Rookie team and 6th Player of the Year, don't forget about Dominique Malonga. pic.twitter.com/MiFE9UPnLd
The Seattle Storm is looking at their 6-foot-6 star as the centerpiece of the rebuilding team, and with such dominance on the floor, she is proving them right, on every possession.