Momentum. Momentum is a magical force that exists in sports where a series of events can determine the course of a game in such a way that it gives one opponent the upper hand over the other. Now you are probably thinking based on my use of the word magical that I don’t believe in momentum. In that regard you would be wrong. I use the word magical because there is no scientific way to measure momentum. A made shot here, a steal there, the roar of the crowd all can effect momentum either way.
I have seen games where a monster slam dunk leads to an 18-3 run.