A team isn’t supposed to cheer on its opponents, but on Monday night, the Syracuse Orange bench couldn’t help it.
Louisville’s Donovan Mitchell threw down an alley-oop with such force, Syracuse’s bench players jumped to their feet and had to show the dunk some love.
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When the other team is impressed, you know you’ve done good. (via @SportsCenter) pic.twitter.com/quniTcJLjx
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) February 14, 2017
The sophomore’s slam ended a 8-0 run by The Orange and although Mitchell fouled out, the Cardinals went on to claim a 76-72 overtime win in the Carrier Dome. Mitchell finished with 16 points.
Here’s another look at that bench reaction:

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The Syracuse bench reaction after the Donovan Mitchell dunk was wonderful. pic.twitter.com/gRGqojPSTE
— Nick Coffey (@TheCardConnect) February 14, 2017
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