Austin scored 42 points, helping Philadelphia to beat Orlando 100-91. "That was a really tough game to lose," said Orlando coach Bob after the game. "We came in thinking we could beat these guys. And we really played them well. But a few too many mistakes on our part kept us from getting the 'W'." One player who definitely can't be too downcast is Orr, whose outstanding game was one of the bright points for Orlando and caused some other teams to take notice.

Philadelphia was led by Austin (42 points), Blunt (14 points, 9 boards, 1 assists, a steal, a block), Evans (16 points). Orlando was led by Orr (8 points, 23 boards, 1 assists, 4 blocks), Vancourt (15 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks), Wright (16 points, 3 blocks).

Philadelphia are now 13-6 and 8-2 at home after the victory. They remain at #2 in the Atlantic and hold at #4 overall in the Eastern Conference. Orlando are now 8-10 after the defeat. They stay at #2 in the Southeast and drop to #9 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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