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Louisville's Anas Mahmoud runs out to the court moments before the start of Louisville and Michigan State's battle for the Final Four in the Carrier Dome.

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Louisville's Wayne Blackshear goes for a 3-point shot early in the first half.

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Louisville's Montrezl Harrell goes for a rebound in the paint.

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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino peers on to the court during a break in the game toward the end of the first half.

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Terry Rozier goes for a shot in the paint over the Spartans defense.

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MSU's Marvin Clark Jr. tumbles for the ball after going for a rebound in the paint.

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Harrell forces his way through Michigan State's defense late in the second half.

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Louisville's Rozier goes for a 3-point shot late in the second half.

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MSU's Bryn Forbes goes for a shot but falls as Lousiville's Mangok Mathiang goes for a block.

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UofL's Mathiang (12) fights for a rebound in the paint.

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Forbes celebrates after Michigan State pulls ahead of Louisville in the second half.

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Michigan State's Denzel Valentine (45) and Branden Dawson (22) touch foreheads as Michigan State gains a lead over Louisville.

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Pitino yells to his team during a huddle.

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Louisville scrambles for a rebound at the start of overtime.

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Louisville calls a time out during overtime as Michigan State pulls ahead.

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Louisville's defense fights for a rebound in the paint over Michigan State's Valentine.

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Anton Gill, center, puts a towel over his face as Michigan State secures its victory over the Cardinals.

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Michigan State's entire team runs onto the court as the game clock hits zero at the end of overtime.

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Michigan State shows off the team's NCAA East Regional trophy following the game.

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Travis Trice (left) and Valentine (right) embrace as Michigan State secures its East Regional win.

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Michigan State defeats Louisville 76-70 in overtime.

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Forbes cuts a piece of the net following the team's win.

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo waves the net in the air as spectators cheer.

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The Spartans tie pieces of the net to the top of their hats as they are greeted by fans and family.

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Forbes wipes his eyes as he tears up in a post-game interview at the center of the court.