During halftime of last night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Memphis Grizzlies at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, some Cavaliers fan were given the opportunity to take a half-court shot for a chance to win $10,000. To the delight of the crowd, one fan nailed the shot, securing the cash prize.
With the entire crowd watching in anticipation, the fan launched the ball towards the hoop. As the ball sailed through the air and swished through the net, the arena erupted in cheers and applause.
The Cavaliers went on to secure a 129-123 victory over the Grizzlies, but it was the fan’s half-court shot that stole the show. The moment was captured on video and quickly went viral, with fans and media outlets sharing the incredible feat across social media platforms.