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Anthony Edwards' Game-Winning Block Went Viral In Timberwolves-Pacers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 7, 2024 10:08 PM ET

On Thursday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

The game was extremely close, but the Timberwolves were able to come away with a 113-111 victory.

With less than two seconds left, Anthony Edwards had an enormous block that sealed the game.

His huge highlight got a lot of views on social media.

WHAT A BLOCK

ANT EDWARDS SKIES FOR THE REJECTION TO WIN THE GAME ‼️ pic.twitter.com/W0lqPOkTzT
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2024

Edwards finished his night with 44 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 18/35 from the field and 3/7 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

One of the best game-saving blocks you will EVER see https://t.co/8OSvlegKND pic.twitter.com/2Y8Lp3FyRI
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2024

The All-Star guard is in the middle of an incredible season with averages of 26.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field and 37.9% from the three-point range in 60 games.

With the victory, the Timberwolves improved to 44-19 in 63 games, which has them as the first seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a two-game winning streak.

Following the Pacers, the Timberwolves will now visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday evening in Ohio.