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This Angle Makes Anthony Edwards’s Game-Winning Block Look Even More Impressive

Anthony Edwards’s game-winning block for the Timberwolves looks even more impressive from this angle.

Dan Gartland

This Angle Makes Anthony Edwards’s Game-Winning Block Look Even More Impressive
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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made one of the most impressive plays of the NBA season on Thursday when he blocked a layup attempt in the final second to beat the Indiana Pacers, but the best angle of the play isn’t one viewers watching on TV had. 

With seven seconds on the clock and Minnesota leading by one, Edwards went to the free-throw line for two shots. He made the first but missed the second, giving Indiana a chance to tie the game after Myles Turner collected the rebound. But Edwards had other ideas. 

Turner passed to Tyrese Haliburton, who found Aaron Nesmith with an outlet pass. Nesmith drove to the lane and went up for a layup, but Edwards came flying out of nowhere and smacked the shot away just before the buzzer sounded. 

Here’s what it looked like on TV. 

And here’s what it looked like to those sitting on the Pacers’ end of the floor. 

From that angle, it’s amazing to see just how fast Edwards was moving—and how high up he jumped. The fans sitting by that basket surely wanted the game to go the other way, but Edwards gave them a play they’ll never forget. 

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Dan Gartland
DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).

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