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Randy Foye and Corey Brewer made two free throws each in the final 17 seconds Wednesday, allowing Minnesota to fend off Philadelphia 102-96. It was only the second win of the season for the Timberwolves, who after capturing their opener against Sacramento had lost eight in a row. Al Jefferson led the way with 25 points and Craig Smith scored 13 points above his season average with 21. Philadelphia, which had won its previous three games, got 20 points from Andre Miller and 19 from Elton Brand. Minnesota led by 11 going into the final quarter, but the 76ers closed within one with less than a minute to play.
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With the confetti still falling, some fans in the Florida section were already thinking ahead. "One more year," they chanted. "One more year." Nothing wrong with dreaming, right? In a way, though, the Gators lived out their dream this season.
First, an instant replay. Next, a classic repeat? Florida and its in-demand coach, Billy Donovan, moved one win away from a second straight national championship Saturday night, defeating UCLA 76-66 in a game that looked very much like the meeting between these two in last year's Final Four.
By The Associated Press ATLANTA - It took a little while, but the Florida Gators finally woke up against UCLA. Corey Brewer scored 15 points to help the Gators shake off a horrible start to take a 29-23 lead over the Bruins at halftime in the Final Four on Saturday night.
