Philadelphia dominated Atlanta today, winning by a final score of 117-106. Although the score was 0-0 at the start of the game, Philadelphia quickly took charge and, aside from brief flurries of activity by Atlanta, were never really threatened. "We were schooled out there," said Atlanta coach Bob. "I mean it wasn't a blowout, but they sure were in control the entire game. [Philadelphia coach] Bob did a great job getting his team ready for the game, and Jakes was nearly unstoppable." Philadelphia was led by Jakes (5 points, 4 steals), Parker (22 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, a steal, 3 blocks), Flournoy (20 points, 6 boards, 1 assists). Atlanta was led by Laws (25 points, 0 assists, a steal, a block), Rawlings (21 points, 1 assists, 3 steals), Baker (25 points, 0 assists, a block).

With today's victory, Philadelphia stand at 10-6 and 7-2 at home. They stay at #1 in the Atlantic and stay at #2 overall in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta drop to 8-7 with this defeat. They stay at #1 in the Southeast and stay at #3 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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