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Battier's late 3 helps Rockets nip Mavericks

Dec. 31, 2009
Aaron Brooks scored 30 points, Shane Battier made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:11 left, and the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Thursday night.
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NBA: Houston 97, Dallas 94

HOUSTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Aaron Brooks hit six shots from long range among his 30 points Thursday and Houston fought off a Dallas rally to down the Mavericks 97-94.

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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Aaron Brooks made two free throws with 2 seconds remaining Thursday, completing a Houston comeback that gave the Rockets a 111-109 win over Golden State.

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa