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Stojakovic Plays Hero for Hornets in Orlando

Williams wills Philly to win in NJ; Bucks topple Knicks in OT

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 1, 2008 11:27 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Sweet-shooting forward Peja Stojakovic had six points in the final minute to lead the Hornets past the Magic, 98-97. After star point guard Chris Paul missed two free throws with six seconds left, Orlando had a chance to win, but Keyon Dooling misfired on a would-be buzzer-beater. Also in pro basketball:

  • The 76ers notched their 20th win in 27 games after Lou Williams took over late, scoring seven straight points as New Jersey tumbled, 108-99
  • Down 11 entering the fourth quarter, the Bucks surged back to beat the Knicks in overtime, 119-115. Michael Redd had a game-high 36 points.

New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16), of Serbia, works his way around Orlando Magic guard Keith Bogans to get position for a shot during the second half.
New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16), of Serbia, works his way around Orlando Magic guard Keith Bogans to get position for a shot during the second half.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New Orleans Hornets forward Hilton Armstrong, center, loses the ball trying to get off a shot between Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, and guard Maurice Evans, right.
New Orleans Hornets forward Hilton Armstrong, center, loses the ball trying to get off a shot between Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, and guard Maurice Evans, right.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler (6) puts pressure on Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard as he tries to get off a shot.
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler (6) puts pressure on Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard as he tries to get off a shot.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, and New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul reach for a rebound.
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, and New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul reach for a rebound.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Redd reacts in front of New York Knicks' Wilson Chandler (21) after making a three-point basket.
Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Redd reacts in front of New York Knicks' Wilson Chandler (21) after making a three-point basket.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New York Knicks' Nate Robinson (4) loses the ball as he tries to drive past Milwaukee Bucks' Charlie Villanueva (31) and Mo Williams (25).
New York Knicks' Nate Robinson (4) loses the ball as he tries to drive past Milwaukee Bucks' Charlie Villanueva (31) and Mo Williams (25).   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter, right, shoots over Philadelphia 76ers' Rodney Carney during the second quarter.
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter, right, shoots over Philadelphia 76ers' Rodney Carney during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young and New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris, rear, vie for control of the ball during the second quarter.
Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young and New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris, rear, vie for control of the ball during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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76ers 108 Nets 99
Associated Press

Bucks 119 Knicks 115 (OT)
Associated Press

 
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