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brandon knight, big game for milwaukee. 25 points. but no stopping ellis.ter the 38-point night, comes back with 23. and a game winner at the buzzer. mavs win it 107-105 over milwaukee. >> looks fun. >> yeah. >> what do you want to do now? >> send it back to them. >> thank you. >>> thanks, fellas. the owner of a dog in maine hoping it won't be as dramatic as the other day. >> dakota, the gold retriever, wandered off and fell through thin ice. >> a fire department rescuer got him out after a half hour. his owner is helping to raise money so the department can buy a sled to help in other rescues. >> after being rescued, he laid by the fire, licked himself and had some ice cream. >> sounds like a good night. >>> up next in the pulse, why one couple is canceling christmas for their kids. >>> and the perfect pillow for the bacon lover in your life. okay buddy, what's your favorite kind of cheerios? honey nut. but... chocolate is my other favorite... but apple cinnamon is my favorite too... and fruity... oh yeah, and frosted! okay, but...what's you're most favori