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NBA: Memphis 100, Denver 97 (OT)

MEMPHIS, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- O.J. Mayo hit a 3-pointer with 35.1 seconds remaining in overtime Tuesday, boosting the Memphis Grizzlies past Denver 100-97.

Mayo's decisive basket from the top of the arc came after both he and teammate Mike Conley had missed earlier shots on the same possession. It was Memphis' first lead since the opening quarter.

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The Grizzlies forced overtime after rallying from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter and snapped a four-game skid.

Mayo finished with 18 points. Rudy Gay and Marc Gasol each racked up 20 and 13 rebounds in the win.

The Nuggets went down to their second consecutive loss despite 23 points and 10 rebounds from Al Harrington.

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