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Houston uncorked mayhem in the penultimate game of this year's NCAA Tournament with an amazing comeback Saturday to defeat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four.
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But, somehow, their 14-point lead disappeared, and the dream was over for the Blue Devils.
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Houston's 70-67 win here will be played back and referenced as part of the dramatic power of this tournament for decades to come.
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