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Dirk, Mavs Deny Bulls Comeback

Hawks beat 76ers, Outlaw's buzzer-beater gives Blazers win over Grizzlies by one

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 4, 2007 12:24 AM CST
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(Newser) – Josh Howard’s 27 points, along with Dirk Nowitzki’s 25, helped the Dallas Mavericks get past the Chicago Bulls 103-98. Dallas’ 16-point fourth-quarter lead was pared to only three with about 11 seconds left but two Jason Terry free throws iced the game. Andres Nocioni, who came off the bench, led the Bulls with 30 points, according to the AP. Elsewhere in the Association:

  • Josh Smith led the Hawks past the Sixers 88-79 with an impressive 22 point, seven rebound, six assist, and four block performance.
  • Travis Outlaw scored the last two of his 22 points as time expired to give Portland their first road win of the season, a 106-105 victory over Memphis. Rudy Gay scored 30 for the Grizzlies.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany, drives past Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Chicago, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany, drives past Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Chicago, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith (5) goes up for a shot as Philadelphia 76ers' Kyle Korver,and Andre Iguodala (9) defend during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph, Jr.)
Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith (5) goes up for a shot as Philadelphia 76ers' Kyle Korver,and Andre Iguodala (9) defend during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers' Travis Outlaw, top, hits the game winning shot as the buzzer sounds over Memphis Grizzlies teammates Damon Stoudamire , left, and Mike Miller, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 in Memphis, Tenn. Portland won 106-105. (AP Photo/Mark Weber)
Portland Trail Blazers' Travis Outlaw, top, hits the game winning shot as the buzzer sounds over Memphis Grizzlies teammates Damon Stoudamire , left, and Mike Miller, right, in the second half of an NBA...   (Associated Press)
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Dec. 3 NBA Action

Atlanta 88 Philadelphia 79
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Portland 106 Memphis 105
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