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Found May 13, 2012 on Hoops Addict: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ron Artest
TEAMS: Denver Nuggets
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While the Lakers “bigs” got all the credit from ESPN and the major media outlets Saturday for stepping up in a 96-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7, it’s clear defense was the difference. Specifically Ron Artest, or Metta World Peace, who completely shut down whoever he was guarding Saturday in his return from a seven-game suspension.
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