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Memphis 70, Houston 67 (ot)
HOUSTON (AP) -- KJ Lawson had career highs with 28 points and 16 rebounds, Dedric Lawson had 18 points and 10 boards and Memphis beat Houston 70-67 in overtime Thursday night.
Lawson made a pair of free throws 19 seconds into overtime and Memphis (14-5, 4-2 American Athletic) never trailed again. Houston shot 1 for 5 from the field, committed three turnovers and three fouls in the extra session.
Houston (13-6, 4-3) tied the game at 64 on Danrad Knowles' layup with three seconds left in regulation.