Sat 24 Nov 2007
Late 3-pointer pushes Warriors past 76ers 100-98 in overtime
Posted by Stephen Rhodes under Main
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A strong second-half rally, combined with a game-winning 3-pointer by Golden State Warrior swingman Kelenna Azubuike with 6.1 seconds remaining in overtime, enabled the Warriors to slip past the Philadelphia 76ers in a thriller at Philadelphia.?
Philadelphia benefitted from a slow Warriors start to build a double-digit lead midway through the first quarter.? Golden State missed 11 of their first 13 shots?while Philadelphia, aided by center Samuel Dalembert’s basket, went on an 8-0 run to put the 76ers up 19-6.? The Warriors, despite shooting only 32.6% from the floor in the first half, remained in the game, thanks to guard Monta Ellis’ first-half 16 points, narrowing the 76ers lead to 57-45.
Golden State opened the third quarter with a 15-2 run, capped by Baron Davis’ 3-point play which gave the Warriors their first lead of the night, 60-59.? Philadelphia F Andre Iguodala gave the 76ers back the lead with a 3-point play.? The 2 teams switched leads several time for the remainder of the 3rd quarter, as Philadelphia held a slim lead 76-75 going into the final quarter.
Neither team could score in the final 2:12 of regulation after the 76ers’ Iguodala hit a pair of free throws, tying the game at 90.? In overtime, Philadelphia’s Iguodala gave the 76ers a 98-97 lead on a runner with 13.4 seconds left.? The Warriors’?Azubuike then proceeded to drain the game-winning 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds left.? Golden State was led by Ellis with 31 points; G Baron Davis added 22 with 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while F Stephen Jackson, despite 6-for-18 shooting, scored 18 but?turned the ball over 8?times.
Philadelphia’s high scorer was the aforementioned Iguodala with 26 points and 11 rebounds.? PG Andre Miller added 23, while reserve G Louie Williams contributed 18 from off the bench.? Golden State (5-7) have won 4 of their last 5 road games; they return home to host the Phoenix Suns Monday night, while Philadelphia (3-9) flies to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks on Tuesday.
