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Garnett's Block Preserves Wolves' Win

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 12:39:56 AM
By BOB BAUM

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett, right, shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Kurt Thomas, left,in the first quarter of NBA basketball action Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, in Phoenix.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)PHOENIX (AP) - In the NBA, one man's blocked shot can be another man's goaltending. Such was the case when Kevin Garnett blocked Shawn Marion's short jumper at the buzzer to preserve the Minnesota Timberwolves' 103-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

"That was a good block," Garnett told reporters. "I mean, you all saw what you saw, but as soon as it left his hand I got it, you know. I'm sitting right here in front of you all with a win."

The Suns complained vehemently that it was goaltending, but to no avail, and Minnesota had its first victory in five tries against Phoenix.


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