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Pistons Prevail Over Tired Bobcats in OT

Suns, Spurs burst back from halftime holes against Bucks, T'wolves

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 13, 2008 5:12 AM CST
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(Newser) – Rip Hamilton missed a buzzer beater at the end of regulation in last night's Pistons-Bobcats game, but he redeemed himself by sinking the winning bucket in overtime. Chauncey Billups contributed 27 points to Detroit's 103-100 victory, with Gerald Wallace putting up 26 for Charlotte, the Detroit Free Press reports.  Elsewhere on the court:

  • Milwaukee led 68-61 at the half, but the return of Steve Nash and Shawn Marion drove the Suns on to a 122-114 victory and left the Bucks with their 20th straight loss at Phoenix.
  • Al Jefferson's 24 points and a slim halftime lead weren't enough to help Minnesota fend off San Antonio; the Spurs eventually took the game 105-88.

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, top, shoots over Milwaukee Bucks guard Bobby Simmons, bottom, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Phoenix. Nash scored a season-high 35 points as the Suns defeated the Bucks 12-114. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, top, shoots over Milwaukee Bucks guard Bobby Simmons, bottom, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Phoenix. Nash scored a season-high...   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns guard Boris Diaw, left, of France, has the ball knocked away by Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd, right, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Phoenix. The Suns won 122-114. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Phoenix Suns guard Boris Diaw, left, of France, has the ball knocked away by Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd, right, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Phoenix....   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) defends Minnesota Timberwolves forward Craig Smith, left, during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. San Antonio won 105-88. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) defends Minnesota Timberwolves forward Craig Smith, left, during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. San...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson (25) works the ball around San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson (25) works the ball around San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Sebastion Telfair (3) works the ball around San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry (25) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Sebastion Telfair (3) works the ball around San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry (25) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons' Chauncey Billups, top, comforts teammate Tayshaun Prince, bottom center, after Prince was injured during the third quarter against the Charlotte Bobcats in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. Prince returned to the game; he had 22 points in the Pistons' 103-100 win....
Detroit Pistons' Chauncey Billups, top, comforts teammate Tayshaun Prince, bottom center, after Prince was injured during the third quarter against the Charlotte Bobcats in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte,...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) is congratulated by Tayshaun Prince (22) in the closing seconds of the Pistons' 103-100 overtime win over the Charlotte Bobcats in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) is congratulated by Tayshaun Prince (22) in the closing seconds of the Pistons' 103-100 overtime win over the Charlotte Bobcats in an NBA basketball game in...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) drives past Charlotte Bobcats center Ryan Hollins (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) drives past Charlotte Bobcats center Ryan Hollins (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck...   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, center, shoots over Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire, left, as Suns forward Brian Skinner, right, looks on in the first quarer of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, center, shoots over Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire, left, as Suns forward Brian Skinner, right, looks on in the first quarer of an NBA basketball game Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
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Jan. 12 NBA Games

Suns 122 Bucks 114
Arizona Republic (Phoenix)

Spurs 105 Timberwolves 88
Minneapolis Star Tribune

 
NBA • basketball • Phoenix Suns • San Antonio Spurs • Steve Nash • Detroit Pistons • Minnesota Timberwolves • Milwaukee Bucks • Charlotte Bobcats • Shawn Marion • Chauncey Billups • Richard Hamilton • Gerald Wallace • Al Jefferson

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