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I hadn't seen this play -- just found it on the interwebs and saw the real-time and slomo versions.
My first instinct in real-time is that it is a block, not a goaltend. The timing of it seems like it is a block - that is, the block comes fairly quickly after the shot. When you have goaltending, there is always a delay.
Also, I look at the defender's position relative to the basket and where the shot was taken. If the defender is more than halfway towards the basket, it is probably a goaltend (as the ball will reach it's apex halfway to the basket).
The camera angle from the below the basket - the slomo version - is horrible. Very difficult to tell and it is *CLOSE*.
On balance, I'd say it is a block based on the regular speed video shot from mid-court -- which is a better angle. Very close though! Tough call!
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