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ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks looked ready for the regular season when building a big first-half lead.The concern for coach Mike Budenholzer rose from his teams inability to hold that high level of play.Paul Millsap scored 21 points and the Hawks recovered after losing a fourth-quarter lead to beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-114 in overtime in an exhibition game on Monday night.We all need to get better, Budenholzer said of his team playing significantly below our standards in long stretches in the second half.The Hornets rallied to force overtime after trailing 99-91 late in the fourth period.I like the way it was fought to get back into it, said Charlotte coach Steve Clifford.Elton Brands jumper and two free throws by Thabo Sefolosha gave the Hawks a 116-112 lead. Brian Roberts answered with a jumper to cut the lead to two points. Sefolosha, who had 12 points, made one of two free throws with 2.8 seconds remaining. Charlottes P.J. Hairston missed a last-second 3-pointer.Kyle Korver had 17 points and Mike Scott, who had four 3-pointers, had 16 for Atlanta.Were not putting together 48-minute games, Korver said. Were really good in stretches almost every game, but weve had some really bad stretches offensively.Gary Neal led Charlotte with 21 points, including two free throws with 1:23 remaining in regulation for a 103-101 advantage — the Hornets first lead since late in the opening period.Cody Zeller had 18 points and Kemba Walker had 17 for Charlotte. Hairston had 11.I feel like everything is coming a lot easier to me now, said Hairston, who was acquired from Miami in the off-season. When I first got here there was a lot of stuff I needed to learn.A basket by Korver and free throw by Millsap gave Atlanta a 104-103 lead. The Hornets pulled even when Zeller made one of two free throws with 15 seconds remaining. Atlantas DeMarre Carroll missed a long jumper at the end of regulation.The Hawks led 58-43 at halftime but were outscored 34-24 in the third period.HORNETS HALF-STRENGTHThe Hornets were without three starters. Al Jefferson rested while Marvin Williams (right elbow contusion) and Lance Stephenson (groin) also were held out. Gerald Henderson (right hamstring) missed his seventh straight preseason game.HORFORD HEALINGAtlantas Al Horford had 10 points with six rebounds. He logged 23 minutes as his playing time increased for the third straight game in his comeback from a torn right pectoral muscle.TIP-INSHornets: Zeller fouled out in overtime. ... Neal had nine rebounds and seven assists as the Hornets took a 52-40 advantage in rebounds. ... Bismack Biyombo had five points and 10 rebounds. ... Roberts had 14 points.Hawks: Atlanta had a 20-0 run that began with the last two baskets of the opening quarter and extended through the first 16 points of the second. ... 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MORITZ, Switzerland -- Latvia won a four-man World Cup bobsled race Sunday, while the U.LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Phil Macks penalty kick with no time remaining completed a remarkable comeback Sunday as Canada defeated Samoa 22-19 to finish third at the USA Sevens — its best ever finish at an IRB Sevens rugby event. Down 19-0 early in the second half, the Canadian men reeled off 22 straight points to secure the win. "It showed a lot of character," said Canadian coach Geraint John. "The players at halftime were composed. Everybody was composed. We knew what we had to do and they executed. "Thats what I liked about the whole weekend. When we executed I thought we were a very very good side and we showed that we deserved to be in that top bracket. Now the hardest part is weve got to continue and move on from here." Canada stood 13th in the standings after the first three stops on the nine-event HSBC Sevens World Series. But it showed grit throughout the three-day tournament at Sam Boyd Stadium, staging one rally after another, and moved up to 11th spot. It marked the first time since 2000 and only the second time in IRB Sevens play that Canada had reached the semifinals of the top-tier Cup competition. South Africa, appearing in its third straight final, beat New Zealand 14-7 to win its second tournament. The Springboks downed the All Blacks 17-14 last time out in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The victory moved South Africa ahead of New Zealand atop the series standings. England held on to edge Australia 26-24 in the consolation Plate final and place fifth. Fiji finished ninth in thumping Kenya 35-0 in the Bowl final and the host U.S. blanked Spain 31-0 to win the Shield and finish 13th. Going into the third-place game, Samoa had gone 31-3 against Canada in past matches. And the Pacific Islanders were rampant early on as Fomai Ah Ki scored two tries to give the two-time tournament champions a 12-0 lead at the half. Reupena Levasa scored soon after the restart to extend the Samoan lead to 19-0. Then the Canadian comeback began. Conor Trainors try cut the deficit to 19-7 before captain John Moonlight bulled his way over the goal-line to make it 19-14. Mack then crossed the line in the corner only to see hiss conversion attempt hit the post, leaving it knotted at 19-19 with 30 seconds remaining.dddddddddddd. Mack completed the comeback, slotting his drop goal through the posts after Samoa was penalized some 20 metres in front of its posts as time ran out. Mack finished with 12 points on a try, penalty and two conversions. "Once we got that roll going in the beginning of the second half, I dont think there was really any stopping us," said John. The fine Canadian showing came despite a string of injuries that kept captain Nathan Hirayama, Sean Duke, Ciaran Hearn, Mike Fuailefau, Lucas Hammond, Adam Kleeberger and Pat Parfrey out of the lineup. Canada opened the day with a 26-7 loss to New Zealand in the Cup semifinal. The semifinal against New Zealand was a tough ask for Canada. The All Blacks career record against Canada was 23-0 going into the game, with New Zealand outscoring the Canadians 726-151. Canada got a break with suspensions to New Zealands George Tilsley (one match) and Sam Dickson (eight) for foul play in its last pool match against Fiji. The underdog Canadians opened the scoring against New Zealand with a converted Mack try after an attack by Moonlight. But the All Blacks, capitalizing on Canadian defensive mistakes, responded with a try by Scott Curry before Bryce Heem scored on the stroke of halftime for a 2-7 lead. New Zealand continued to dominate possession in the second half and the Canadians found themselves on the back foot after Australian referee Matt OBrien called a string of penalties at the breakdown. Tim Mikkelson and Heem added New Zealand tries to make the final score 26-7, with Gillies Kaka adding three conversions. "Theyre a good team," New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens said of Canada. "A tough semifinal." On Saturday, Canada rallied from 14-0 down to beat France 17-14 in the Cup quarter-final after recovering from a 12-0 deficit to defeat Wales 21-19. On Friday, Canada downed Kenya 17-15 and lost to South Africa 29-0. A Canadian womens development side called the Maple Leafs defeated the Aptoella Angels 17-5 to win the companion Las Vegas Invitational tournament. ' ' '