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Kobe, Lakers Hang On to Top Mavs 102-100

Posted Mar 18, 08 11:31 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Los Angeles Lakers nearly blew a 25-point third quarter lead against the Dallas Mavericks but escaped with a 102-100 win after Dirk Nowitzki’s 3-point miss at the buzzer. Despite the miss the German scored 35 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked a season-high five shots. Kobe Bryant had 29 points to lead the Lakers, according to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the Association:

  • The Miami Heat took down the Milwaukee Bucks 112-106 to earn their first victory in March. Jason Williams had 21 points and 10 assists in the win; Ricky Davis also had 10 dimes for Miami.
  • Luol Deng scored 20 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 112-96 victory over the New Jersey Nets. Ben Gordon added 17 points in the win.

Source Associated Press

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Dallas Mavericks forward Devean George (40) defends against a drive by Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, March 18, 2008.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
New Jersey Nets forward Vince Carter, left, avoids contact with Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Tuesday, March 18, 2008.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Miami Heat's Ricky Davis fouls Milwaukee Bucks' Desmond Mason (24) as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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