The Minnesota Timberwolves begin a six-game road journey, primarily against playoff teams, with a game against the Indiana Pacers.
Anthony Edwards executes an incredible game-winning block and collides head-to-head on the rim.
More than ever, Anthony Edwards leaps to swat the game-winning block.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers faced off tonight, a high-flying team led by two exciting young superstars. Final minutes of regulation caused a back-and-forth game to be settled. The guys had to step up and deliver a huge play in the clutch. That’s exactly what Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards did, banging his head on the hoop as he batted down the game-winning block.
The Pacers pulled together in the third quarter to tie the game, despite the Timberwolves’ halftime advantage. The fourth quarter saw a fight that was equally matched. In such a situation, the game would be decided in the final few possessions.
With seven seconds remaining, Aaron Nesmith of the Pacers drove the ball to the Timberwolves’ hoop in an attempt to tie the game. If only Edwards hadn’t leaped to his greatest height to swat the ball away. As time ran out, the attempt turned into the winning block of the match.
Edwards’ head struck the bottom of the backboard as well as the rim. He leaped that high throughout the play. The Pacers may have knotted the game and forced overtime if not for that block. The Pacers could have regrouped and most likely won the game if they had had that time. The Minnesota Timberwolves would have given up their lead in the Western Conference if they had dropped this game.
After Edwards missed his second free shot, the Pacers grabbed the rebound, which led to the development of the Nesmith layup play. In addition to his 44 points for the game, Edwards’ heroics on that block contributed to the Timberwolves’ 113-111 victory. The first of their six-game road trip begins with this match. Thus, getting off to a positive start will benefit them later.
I’ve never leaped that high, Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards was aware that the game might have changed if he had not blocked that shot. For this reason, he made the highest jump of his life. In conversation with a courtside reporter, he verified;
I believe I struck my head on the rim. I landed on my wrist, and it hurts like hell. I finally went get this because I knew he was going for the layup. Never in my life have I leaped that high.
It seems Edwards’ entire focus was on stopping that ball from going into their basket. Which is why he jumped as high as he could. An elite play that might further the voices calling him the future face of the NBA.
Karl Anthony-Towns was not available for the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, therefore his extraordinary performance was absolutely necessary. If the Timberwolves had lost this game, they would have given up their lead in the Western Conference. It’s good to play top-tier basketball the entire season. However, it’s next level to play like this without one of your finest jogging companions.
jumping that high, spraining his wrist after falling ten feet, and striking his head on the rim. The game-winning block was well worth whatever pain that might have been experienced.
