Nov 8th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
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So what if Rasual Butler hadn't made a single three-point shot through three quarters?
He has his own green light, and it always seems to be on.
Butler made two three-pointers in the fourth quarter, the second coming with 3:13 remaining, and the Clippers managed to hang on for a 113-110 victory against Memphis on Saturday night at Staples Center.
Suspense lingered until the end. The Grizzlies had a chance to tie it in the final seconds, but Rudy Gay's shot clanged off the rim, though replays did show that his foot was on the three-point line.
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