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Knicks Choke on 18-pt. Lead, Lose to Spurs

Shorthanded Cleveland handles the Hawks; Mavs whip Memphis

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 9, 2008 6:27 AM CST

(Newser) – The Knicks managed to top themselves last night, this time blowing an 18-point third-quarter lead against San Antonio, eventually bowing in overtime, 99-93. After Michael Finley tied it on a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, the Spurs never looked back. Tim Duncan... Read full story »

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Knicks Choke on 18-pt. Lead, Lose to Spurs

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