Sixers Slam Knicks 101-90

Samuel Dalembert scored 20 points, and Andre Iguodala, and Louis Williams scored 15 each as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks Friday 101-90. The game stayed relatively close through the first three quarters, until Philadelphia broke through in the final quarter. The game featured eight?lead changes?and nine ties.

New York led after the first quarter by the?slimmest of margins at 27-26, but trailed by the half 53-49. The Sixers who ended a three game losing streak with the win ended up with five players in double figures. Dalembert shot 9-12 from the floor and 2-3 from the line for his team high 20 points, he also had 8 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots. Williams who continues to impress more and more each time he is on the hardwood, had 6 assists, and 2 steals to go along with his 15 points, while Iguodala, added 4 assists, 4 boards, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot. Willie Green scored 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 blocked shot, Reggie Evans had a double-double with 11 points, and a game high 12 rebounds, and Andre Miller scored 9 points, while dishing off?a game high?11 assists, 7 rebounds, and 1 blocked shot.

New York guard Jamal Crawford led all scorers with 28 points,?8 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal. David Lee had 16 points, 11 boards, 3 steals, 1 assist, Quentin Richardson had 15 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist. Eddy Curry looked like his ankle was recovered as he scored 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 blocked shot, and Fred Jones came off the bench and scored 11 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds. Philadelphia with the win now has a record of 6-13, New York is 6-12.