Miami lead the Eastern Conference First Round 3-1, overcoming a series of miscues with a 114-110 overtime win over Philadelphia. Miami coach Bob was visibly relieved in the post-game interview. "We sure gave ourselves a fright today. The number of mistakes we made, we were lucky to even be tied after regulation and be able to get the overtime win. Fortunately we weren't playing a very strong team, and we were able to pull ourselves together in time."

Miami was led by Keeney (32 points, 13 boards, 0 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks), Williams (17 points, 5 boards, 2 assists, a block), Colomb (17 points, 1 assists, a block). Philadelphia was led by Ziegler (25 points, 3 assists, 4 blocks), Blunt (17 points, 12 boards, 1 assists, a block), Burke (15 points, 7 boards, 0 assists, a steal, 2 blocks).

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