Philadelphia overcame a series of miscues with a narrow 115-108 overtime win over Indiana. Philadelphia 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."

Philadelphia was led by Jakes (16 points, 6 assists, 3 steals, a block), Joseph (18 points, 11 boards, 1 assists), Flournoy (18 points, 6 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks). Indiana was led by Borenstein (5 points, 31 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks), Owens (23 points, 2 blocks), Cato (23 points).

Philadelphia jump to 12-6 and 9-2 at home with the victory. They stay at #1 in the Atlantic and hold at #2 overall in the Eastern Conference. Indiana stand at 9-7. They stay at #3 in the Central and stay at #6 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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