Spurs edge Suns in double overtime; LeBron leads Cavaliers to win

 
Duncan scores 40 and hits a three-pointer at the end of the first overtime that leads to Ginobili making a driving layup in second overtime for a 117-115 victory over Phoenix. James has 32 points in Cleveland's 93-86 defeat of the Washington Wizards. > Tim Duncan saved the San Antonio Spurs with a rare 3-pointer at the end of overtime, and Manu Ginobili hit a layup at the end of the second extra period to send the defending champions past the Phoenix Suns, 117-115, this afternoon in Game 1 of their first-round series. [link]

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