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Saturday night's game came down to the last four seconds, with the Jazz taking the final shot. But Deron Williams missed and the Lakers prevailed 111-110. Kobe Bryant finished with 35 points, Ron Artest and Derek Fisher with 20 each. Williams led the Jazz with 28 points. The Lakers now lead the playoff series three games to none and could clinch the series Monday night in Utah.
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