Ginobili’s late 3-pointer in double OT lifts Spurs to 129-127 win over Golden State

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After making a three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) his helped when he fell into the seats during the second half of Game 1 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 6, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SAN ANTONIO – Manu Ginobili’s 3-pointer from the wing with 1.2 seconds left in double overtime lifted the San Antonio Spurs to a thrilling 129-127 victory over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry’s 44 points in Game 1 of their Western Conference second round series Monday night.

The Spurs trailed by 16 points with 4 minutes left in regulation before going on an 18-2 run to close the fourth quarter and force overtime.

They trailed 127-126 with 3.9 seconds left in the second overtime before Ginobili hit his 3-pointer off a cross-court inbounds pass from Kawhi Leonard.

Golden State had one final chance but Jarrett Jack’s 3-pointer from the top of the key was off.

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