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The Clippers had one final chance in the extra period with three seconds remaining to get off a three-pointer and force double overtime, but James Harden failed to catch the ball from the inbounds pass.
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Matias Grez, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Four of the five games were decided by 5 or fewer points, and two games, including the final, went into overtime.
—Jake Piazza, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
In a heart-stopping overtime thriller, Ralston Valley edged Columbine 35-34, handing the Rebels their first loss in nearly two years and ending their dominant winning streak that included a Class 5A state title last season.
—David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
The second line sparkled, a pair of new additions registered their first points as Ducks and a young defenseman spearheaded the attack for the host before Leo Carlsson, who also had an assist, won the game 54 seconds into overtime with a Herculean shift.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
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Matias Grez, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Four of the five games were decided by 5 or fewer points, and two games, including the final, went into overtime.
—Jake Piazza, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
In a heart-stopping overtime thriller, Ralston Valley edged Columbine 35-34, handing the Rebels their first loss in nearly two years and ending their dominant winning streak that included a Class 5A state title last season.
—David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
The second line sparkled, a pair of new additions registered their first points as Ducks and a young defenseman spearheaded the attack for the host before Leo Carlsson, who also had an assist, won the game 54 seconds into overtime with a Herculean shift.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Overtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtime. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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