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NBA: Memphis 132, Utah 130 (OT)

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Eddie Jones sank a jump shot as time expired in overtime Wednesday night to give Memphis a 132-130 victory over Utah.

The 13-year veteran made two free throws with 18.8 seconds left in the extra period to give Memphis a 128-124 advantage, but Mehmet Okur sank back-to-back three-pointers to tie the contest at 130-130, setting the stage for Jones' game-winner.

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Chucky Atkins had 29 points and 15 assists; Mike Miller had 21 points and three assists; Jones scored 19 points; and Pau Gasol totaled 17 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, and two blocked shots for the Grizzlies, who broke a 10-game road losing streak.

Carlos Boozer led Utah with 39 points and 15 rebounds.

Okur had 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots; Andrei Kirilenko had 18 points and 12 rebounds; and Deron Williams added a career-high 21 assists for the Jazz, who had a four-game winning streak snapped.

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