Ball shells up, steps into range and catches Figueroa clean with a left hook. Another one lands soon after. The referee calls a pause to the action and gives Ball a warning for using his forearm.

Syracuse, N.Y. — JJ Starling cocked his arm back preparing to deliver the type of tomahawk dunk that, in years past, would have sent second-half shockwaves to every segment of the dome. Out alone on a ...