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NBA: Minnesota 104, Philadelphia 102 (OT)

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- A jump shot by Kevin Garnett at the buzzer in overtime Friday night lifted the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-102 victory over Philadelphia.

After time was called with 3.3 seconds remaining, Garnett received an inbounds pass and hit a 15-footer over Samuel Dalembert.

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Minnesota got 22 points from Trenton Hassell and 16 from Mark Blount while winning its third in a row.

Philadelphia was led by Kyle Korver with 25 points.

The 76ers ended a seven-game road trip, during which they went 2-5.

Philadelphia closed regulation with a 13-4 run to force overtime at 96-96.

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