Robinson wins NBA dunk contest

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Robinson wins NBA dunk contest

5-foot-9 Nate Robinson of the Knicks won the NBA Slam Dunk contest Saturday night, edging Dwight Howard.

Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks won the slam dunk event at the NBA All-Star Weekend Saturday in Phoenix.

The 5-foot-9 Robinson also won the competition in 2006.

One of Dwight Howard's slams came on an 11-foot rim.

Robinson jumped over the 6-foot-11 Howard for this dunk

Robinson throws the ball down emphatically.

Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic wears a cape as he comes out of a telephone booth before a dunk.

Robinson got a boost by jumping on Wilson Chandler's back in another creative effort.

Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls won the skills challenge prior to the dunk contest.

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Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks won the slam dunk event at the NBA All-Star Weekend Saturday in Phoenix.

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