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Warriors Battle Back From 26-Point Hole

Posted Mar 24, 08 6:52 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Warriors had not beaten the Lakers in Los Angeles since January of 2003, but when holding a 26-point lead last night, it looked like that they would finally snag another victory. Then it seemed certain that the rallying Lakers would prevail yet again. Then Golden State won it after all, 115-111, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.

After a 72-point first half, the Warriors spent the third quarter giving up five turnovers while making only three baskets for just 15 points. "We should've known Kobe would take over and bring his team back. But we found a way to win," said Baron Davis. That way was to let Stephen Jackson ace two threes in the game's final seconds.

Source San Francisco Chronicle

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Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis and Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant watch Warriors' Stephen Jackson shoot a free throw on Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Warriors won 115-111.   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers' Derek Fisher guards Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis, right, during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) shoots the ball while being guarded by Golden State Warriors' Kelenna Azubuike, left, and Al Harrington.   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers' Ronny Turiaf is fouled by Golden State Warriors' Al Harrington during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis lays the ball up while being guarded by Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom during the first half in an NBA basketball game on Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (Associated Press)
The Golden State Warriors celebrate after Stephen Jackson (1) made a three-pointer late in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday, March 23, 2008.   (Associated Press)
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