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Shaq's block preserves comeback win

Thursday, December 23, 2004

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- After ensuring the Miami Heat's 10th straight victory with one mighty swat, Shaquille O'Neal certainly looked ready for the big homecoming. Damon Jones hit a 3-pointer with 23.4 seconds left, and O'Neal blocked Mike Bibby's layup attempt in the closing seconds of Miami's 109-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Jones' dramatic shot and O'Neal's defense capped an impressive late rally in Miami's final warmup before Shaq's much-hyped return to Los A ...

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