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Celtics Edge Lakers Despite Kobe's Last Minute Jump Shot VOA Sports 21 Feb 2002 17:30 UTC 
Kobe Bryant's apparent game-winning jump shot at the buzzer was disqualified, as the Boston Celtics held on to their comeback lead, edging the Los Angeles Lakers 109 - 108.
Officials ruled that Bryant released the ball after time had expired. The loss marks a three-game losing streak for the Lakers.
Tim Duncan scored 23 points, including a game winning basket with just over 36 seconds left in overtime play, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 99-93 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Some information for this report provided by AP.
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