DALLAS (AP) The Phoenix Suns are in the Western Conference finals after rallying to beat Dallas 130-to-126 in overtime. The Suns won the series 4-to-2. This is the first time in 12 years that Phoenix has reached the conference finals.<br>
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Phoenix rallied from 16 points down in the third quarter. Steve Nash led the way with 39 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists. Nash hit a three-pointer with five-point-seven seconds left to force overtime.<br>
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Shaun Marion added 38 points and 16 rebounds. He clinched it with a pair of free throws with one-point-six seconds left in O-T.<br>
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Jason Terry led the Mavericks with 36. Dirk Nowitzki (noh-VIHT'-skee) had 28 points and 13 rebounds. But he missed a rushed three-point try with the Mavs trailing by three with about ten seconds left in O-T that opened the door for Phoenix.<br>
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The Suns advance to play San Antonio in Game One of the Western Conference finals on Sunday in Phoenix.<br>
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