Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards registered the block of the yr within the NBA on Thursday night time, hovering to the rim to dam the potential game-tying layup of Indiana Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith as time expired.
Edwards jumped so excessive that he hit his head on the rim as he exhibited unimaginable ranges of athleticism that few within the NBA possess.
I encourage everybody to observe THE ANTHONY EDWARDS sport from tonight! pic.twitter.com/Eok3YraPt5
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Edwards spoke concerning the play instantly following the sport.
“Yeah, I hit my head,” Edwards mentioned with a chuckle. “I believe on the rim. It’s hurting actual dangerous. And I landed on my wrist. However I imply, you realize, I noticed him with the lane. I knew he was going for the layup, and I used to be similar to, ‘Man, I’m gonna go get this.’ I ain’t by no means jumped that top in my life.”
"I ain't by no means jumped that top in my life."Ant on his game-winning block 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MaoNIaONhG
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The block from Edwards was the important thing spotlight in a 113–111 win for Minnesota, however it solely scratched the floor of the sport that the Timberwolves star performed. He completed with 44 factors, six rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes.
Minnesota improved to 44–19 on the season, and stays the highest seed within the West.
