Daily NBA Fix 4-27-14: Reggie Jackson Plays Mr. April For Thunder

By Phil Watson | Apr 27, 2014

Apr 26, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) drives past Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) hits the game winning shot over San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

DALLAS MAVERICKS 109, San Antonio Spurs 108
Game 3, Western Conference First Round
Vince Carter hit a double-pump corner 3 at the buzzer and the Dallas Mavericks took a 2-1 lead in their series over the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs.

Carter’s last buzzer-beating attempt in the playoffs was 13 years ago, but his miss propelled the Philadelphia 76ers to a Game 7 win in an Eastern Conference semifinal series in 2001.

Manu Ginobili had put the Spurs on top with a driving layup with 1.7 seconds left.

Dallas fell behind in the first quarter, but rallied with a big second period. Kawhi Leonard had a solid game for the Spurs, but missed two free throws in the late going with the score tied at 104-104.

Monta Ellis led the Mavericks with 29 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 18 and Jose Calderon had 16 points and nine assists. Samuel Dalembert finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.

Tim Duncan scored 22 points and had three blocked shots for the Spurs, Tony Parker added 19 points and Leonard had 17 points to go with five steals. Tiago Splitter had a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Game 4 is Monday in Dallas