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The Spurs and Rockets played heated matches last night as each team took their opponent into a grueling double overtime. In the end, the youth of the Grizzlies and Jazz could not stand up to the poise and experience of the Spurs and Rockets. The Spurs defeated the Grizzlies 106-103 and the Rockets dropped the Jazz 120-115. Even New Jersey tried to squeeze into the overtime fest with a 114-103 overtime win over the Bobcats earlier in the night. (link)

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