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Emeka Okafor Blocks Tiago Splitter’s Dunk, Steps On His Soul

Found January 23, 2012 on Cosby Sweaters: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Emeka Okafor,  Tiago Splitter,  Tim Duncan
TEAMS: New Orleans Hornets,  San Antonio Spurs

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Emeka Okafor blocked, with authority, Tiago Splitter’s dunk attempt with 15 seconds to go which gave the New Orleans Hornets another shot at erasing the Spurs 102-100 lead.  The Hornets were able to tie it up but unfortunately for them Tim Duncan nailed a running hook with 1.4 seconds left and the Hornets were handed an eighth straight loss, 104-102. Click here to view the embedded video. via @HPbasketball Article found on: Cosby Sweaters
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