Cardwell's closing stand takes No. 48 in NBA countdown

Two blocks in eight seconds sealed a 117-113 Kings win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 At No. 48... Not one, but TWO Dylan Cardwell blocks in the final 10 seconds to preserve the Via @NBA on X

What happened: The Kings led 116-113 when a successful challenge overturned a foul call on Cardwell's first rejection. He blocked the next drive with two seconds left before Sacramento added the final point.

Why it matters: The sequence capped a rare positive finish in Sacramento's 22-60 season. Cardwell began the year on a two-way contract and later earned a multiyear deal.

By the numbers: Cardwell finished with six points, eight rebounds and five blocks. His final two blocks came eight seconds apart.

What to watch: The NBA's countdown moves next to the No. 47 play from the 2025-26 season.

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