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Getting the Jump on Marion
Knowing the book on explosive Suns forward Shawn Marion helped Jermaine O'Neal and the Pacers hold on for an 85-81 victory over Phoenix on April 3. Marion had grabbed his own rebound and was going back up for a layup when O'Neal blocked his shot with 1:14 left and the Pacers leading 83-81. "He's a quick juniper," said O'Neal, who has set an Indiana record for blocks this season, with 209 at week's end. "He never fakes; he just jumps over everybody. I knew he was going to put it right back up, and I was able to time my jump."