In the first quarter, Allen caught the ball in transition, pump-faked and burst into the lane. As the veteran guard exploded toward the rim, his eyes darted to Wembanyama, closing in from the left. Wembanyama blocked four shots against Phoenix, but this time he held back. Allen threw down a one-handed dunk.

The 19-year-old Harper — the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft — had scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in just 11 minutes of play on Sunday. He's averaging 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in five games this season.