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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

(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... Read full story »

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