The story behind an epic photo of a dunk that didn't even count

ABC11 talked to photographer Grant Halverson on his amazing shot of Dennis Smith Jr. in flight.

DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- One of the fun postscripts from N.C. State's heart-pounding win at Duke on Monday night - particularly if you are a Wolfpack fan - is the incredible shot from Durham-based photographer Grant Halverson, shooting for Getty Images.

The image shows the final, emphatic throwdown from Dennis Smith Jr., -- a dunk that didn't even count, but sure stamped the win for the Wolfpack.

ABC11's Mark Armstrong talked to Halverson about getting this iconic shot.

Watch the video to see and hear the whole story.

Check out other photos, including a similar photo taken by Associated Press photographer Gerry Broome below.

Dennis Smith Jr., and Maverick Rowan were huge down the stretch for the Pack.AP

North Carolina State's Abdul-Malik Abu hammers home a monster slam after a sizzling pass from Dennis Smith Jr.AP

North Carolina State's Dennis Smith Jr. throws down a monster dunk right after time expires.AP

Duke's Grayson Allen drives to the basket while N.C. State's Maverick Rowan (24) and Ted Kapita (23) defend.AP

Dennis Smith Jr. had a career-high 32 points to lead the Wolfpack.AP

N.C. State's Maverick Rowan, left, and Duke's Frank Jackson (15) chase a loose ball.AP

N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried and star guard Dennis Smith Jr., have a moment during a tense second half.AP

North Carolina State's Abdul-Malik Abu reacts following a big second-half basket.AP

Duke's Luke Kennard (5) drives between North Carolina State's Terry Henderson (3) and Omer Yurtseven (14).AP

Duke's Frank Jackson had no answer for Dennis Smith Jr's offensive skills.AP

More on State's first win at Cameron Indoor Stadium since 1995 below.

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