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dude1394 · 08-12-2006, 10:13 AM

Nowitzki on fire as Germany edge Brazil in Nanjing
BEIJING, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki put in another superb performance to lead Germany to a narrow 76-75 victory over Brazil in a world championship warm-up tournament in Nanjing, China on Saturday.
The Germans, who spoiled Yao Ming's return to the China side with an 82-73 win on Friday, had a 41-36 lead at the half and were 52-40 ahead at one stage in the third quarter.
The South Americans, however, battled back and Germany were forced to tough it out to secure a slender victory.
Earlier, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker led France to a 72-68 comeback win over European champions Greece, who had led 23-18 after the first quarter and 36-35 at halftime.
The Stankovic Cup, which also features hosts China and Australia, continues on Sunday in Nanjing before moving to nearby Kunshan on Tuesday for the final round of games.
The world championship starts in Japan on August 19.

08-12-2006, 10:13 AM	#20
dude1394 Guru Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 40,410	Nowitzki on fire as Germany edge Brazil in Nanjing BEIJING, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki put in another superb performance to lead Germany to a narrow 76-75 victory over Brazil in a world championship warm-up tournament in Nanjing, China on Saturday. The Germans, who spoiled Yao Ming's return to the China side with an 82-73 win on Friday, had a 41-36 lead at the half and were 52-40 ahead at one stage in the third quarter. The South Americans, however, battled back and Germany were forced to tough it out to secure a slender victory. Earlier, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker led France to a 72-68 comeback win over European champions Greece, who had led 23-18 after the first quarter and 36-35 at halftime. The Stankovic Cup, which also features hosts China and Australia, continues on Sunday in Nanjing before moving to nearby Kunshan on Tuesday for the final round of games. The world championship starts in Japan on August 19. __________________ "Yankees fans who say “flags fly forever’’ are right, you never lose that. It reinforces all the good things about being a fan. ... It’s black and white. You (the Mavs) won a title. That’s it and no one can say s--- about it.’’