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Gomes' Late Free Throws Lift Timberwolves

Final-second three-pointer is off the mark as Orlando falls

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 11:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – Ryan Gomes made a pair of free throws with 2.9 seconds remaining to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 102-101 victory over the playoff-bound Orlando on Friday. Randy Foye had a game-high 25 points and Rashad McCants added 19 to lead the Timberwolves, who snapped... Read full story »

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Gomes' Late Free Throws Lift Timberwolves

Final-second three-pointer is off the mark as Orlando falls

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