NBA: Mavericks secure dramatic win at the buzzer

Wednesday, 6 January 2016 11:29

Deron Williams hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, to give the Dallas Mavericks a 117-116 win over the Sacramento Kings. It completed a remarkable turnaround in the second overtime period, after they'd trailed by seven points with just 1.20 left on the clock. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors moved to 33-2 for the season, after easing to victory over the LA Lakers. The reigning NBA champions won 109-88. Elsewhere, the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-106, and the New York Knicks overcame the Atlanta Hawks 107-101.

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