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NBA: Milwaukee 101, Memphis 96 (OT)

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Published: Nov. 14, 2008 at 11:36 PM

MEMPHIS, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Luke Ridnour made four free throws in the final 18 seconds of overtime Friday, sending the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-96 win over Memphis.

The Bucks were able to force overtime when Ramon Sessions made a three-pointer with seven seconds remaining in regulation.

Richard Jefferson scored 26 points to lead Milwaukee, which has won two straight. Rookie Luc Richard Mbah a Moute started in place of the injured Charlie Villanueva and contributed 19 points and 17 rebounds.

The Bucks held a staggering 62-36 advantage on the boards, including 23-8 on the offensive end.

O.J. Mayo paced Memphis with 25 points and Marc Gasol had 18. The Grizzlies dropped their fourth in a row.

Topics: Charlie Villanueva, Luc Richard Mbah, Ramon Sessions, Richard Jefferson
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