A Cuban-born Orthodox Jew failed to win $1 million when he missed a 3-point shot at the National Basketball Association’s All-Star Weekend. Saul Holcman of Queens, N.Y., did receive a car, some stereo equipment and $10,000 as a consolation prize.
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