Philadelphia downed Oklahoma Cty today 106-102, thanks to a solid effort by star Joseph. The game lived up to its hype, with both teams having their moments but neither side able to dominate for any extended length of time. Said Joseph after the game, "This one could have easily gone either way. We're just glad that we came out with the win." Coach Bob echoed the sentiments, saying "Oklahoma Cty came out strong and ready to play, and we knew from the start that it would be a battle out there. Probably if we played them 10 times, both sides would get five wins. But we got the win today, and that's what counts."

Oklahoma Cty players were disappointed after the game, and coach Bob had his hands full keeping their spirits up. "They know they played their hearts out today, and that it wasn't enough. That's a tough feeling. Especially for Sheppard, who had one heck of a game but couldn't carry the whole team on his shoulders."

Philadelphia was led by Joseph (24 points, 7 boards, 5 assists, 3 steals), Jakes (8 points, 6 boards, 11 assists, 2 steals), Flournoy (10 points, 13 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks). Oklahoma Cty was led by Sheppard (8 points, 15 assists, 3 steals), Valentine (17 points, 10 boards, 2 assists, 3 blocks), Plungis (19 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, a steal).

Philadelphia jump to 18-9. They stay at #1 in the Atlantic and stay at #2 overall in the Eastern Conference. Oklahoma Cty have been beaten in the past 5 games and drop to 11-13 and 7-6 at home. They remain at #3 in the Northwest and hold at #9 overall in the Western Conference.

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