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Milligan's 3-point play sparks Northport to AA title

Northport's Michael Milligan Jr. sinks a layup as

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke | Northport's Michael Milligan Jr. sinks a layup as Baldwin's Eric Mack defends in the Long Island boys basketball Class AA final at the David S. Mack Arena. (Mar. 9, 2013)

Twice during the game, Mike Milligan tried to dunk over Eric Mack. Twice Baldwin's 6-3 center rejected the attempt.

So when Milligan caught a perfect dump-down pass from Matt Smith with Northport trailing by two in the final minute, the Tigers' 6-5 wing wasn't looking for style points. He was looking for sure points.

Sure enough, Milligan banked home the basket, drew a foul from Mack...

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