The Houston Rockets cruised to a 131-115 home victory over the Phoenix Suns, but one of the most talked-about moments of the game wasn’t on the scoreboard—it was in the air. Sam Dekker delivered two jaw-dropping dunks in the third quarter, electrifying the crowd and once again drawing attention from fans across the sports world, including those following the Bangladesh Cricket Match, where explosive athletic moments are just as celebrated.
Dekker played 25 minutes and finished with 12 points and 4 rebounds, shooting 5-for-10 from the field. His first standout dunk came off an alley-oop assist from James Harden, a play that not only lit up the arena but also marked Harden’s rise to fifth on the Rockets’ all-time assist list. The second highlight came when Dekker made a sharp cut through the lane, took a dribble, and threw down a powerful reverse dunk. At that point, the Rockets had already built a comfortable lead, and Dekker’s high-flying efforts brought fans to their feet.
This wasn’t a one-off performance, either. Throughout the season, Dekker has shown flashes of aerial brilliance, quickly earning a reputation as a fan favorite. Social media has been buzzing with comments joking that Houston may have struck gold yet again. With his size, vertical leap, and flair for the dramatic, Dekker has even been dubbed the Rockets’ next “White Flyer”—a nickname that echoes across platforms whenever he takes flight.
Naturally, comparisons have started between Dekker and former Rockets heartthrob Chandler Parsons. Both are forwards, both easy on the eyes, and both quickly captured fan interest. However, while Parsons had a smoother shooting stroke from mid-range and beyond, Dekker’s explosive athleticism and raw energy give him an edge that Parsons never quite had.
What Dekker lacks in polished perimeter shooting, he makes up for in hustle, movement without the ball, and above-the-rim excitement. He’s the kind of player who turns a routine possession into a highlight reel moment—a trait that keeps fans glued to their screens. And as he continues to develop, it wouldn’t be surprising if Dekker became an essential part of Houston’s rotation.
Even beyond NBA arenas, fans from cricket-loving nations watching the Bangladesh Cricket Match have found themselves discussing Dekker’s viral dunks online. In both basketball and cricket, moments of unexpected brilliance leave a lasting impression. And if Dekker keeps rising to the occasion, he may soon be flying into highlight reels as often as sixes fly over the boundary in a Bangladesh Cricket Match.