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In a game that, years from now, will long be remembered for its number of big shots made by both teams, the Utah Jazz finally ended Monday's grueling drama by nipping the Dallas Mavericks in triple overtime, 123-121.
“It was a fun game to be a part of,'' said forward Dirk Nowitzki, who finished with 40 points, nine rebounds and six assists. “Both teams left it all out there and competed at a high level.
“Big plays and big shots on both ends of the floor, the crowd was into it, so you couldn't ask for a better game.''
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