Georgia got within 64-62, but Clarendon split free throws with 2.1 seconds left and Barbee's desperation shot was off.

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Williams' opponent in the semifinals Thursday will be defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska, who hit a desperation shot behind her back for a winner en route to a win over No. 30 Kirsten Flipkens, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

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Gottlieb threw her arms in the air when Shacobia Barbee's desperation half-court shot at the buzzer bounced off the backboard and wore a huge grin throughout the postgame celebration.

NPR: Cal Rallies To Beat Georgia 65-62 In Overtime

The Nets were ahead 24-21 after one quarter and led most of the second, but the Hawks took a 51-49 lead into halftime after DeShawn Stevenson made a desperation 3-pointer as the shot clock was set to expire with 9.8 seconds remaining before the break.

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Griffin won a hard-fought jump ball, but Paul missed a desperation 3-point attempt as the shot clock went off.

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If you think that junk shot and top hat reek of desperation, well maybe so.

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After misplaying the puck behind his own net, Khudobin stuck out his stick in desperation to get a piece of Kaleta's shot.

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But even with Boston's desperation and big halftime lead, there was ample reason to believe the Knicks still had a decent shot to come back.

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