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Revisiting Mo Williams' attempted game-winner

by Pat McManamon on May 21, 2009

in Cavs, McManamon, Mo Williams, Playoffs vs. Orlando (2009)

Mo Williams made one impossible shot at the end of the half and darn near made another at the end of the game in the Cavs Game 1 loss to Orlando Wednesday night.

Williams was on the receiving of LeBron James' jump-ball tip, which started when James touched the ball with one second left. Williams basically shot an 18-foot, tip-in, as he jumped, caught the ball and shot in one motion. Pretty amazing when you think about it.

The shot hit the back of the rim and bounced out.

But it was much more difficult than it looked.

"I couldn't see the rim," Williams said.

Because he was blocked by an Orlando defender. Williams said it was like closing your eyes to take a free throw.

"I couldn't see the rim," he said. "I was just guessing the distance it was. … But it was close."

Was Williams fouled on the play?

"Probably," he said. "But you can't expect a foul in that situation."

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