Slumping Indiana lost yet another game last night, falling to Philadelphia 98-89. Indiana coach Coach Hitch could not be located after the game, and there was an unconfirmed report that he could be done with Indiana. Rumors are that another loss to hated Philadelphia could be the end of the line for the coach. Fans and players are beginning to get fed up, especially with losses in big games like today's. We'll have more on this story as it develops.

Philadelphia was led by Ferguson (18 points, 7 boards, 0 assists, 4 blocks), Austin (12 points, 7 assists, a steal), Norman (15 points, 2 blocks). Indiana was led by Wade (9 points, 13 boards, 3 assists, a steal, a block), Mack (11 points, 9 assists, a steal), Robinson (10 points, 9 boards, 0 assists, 3 blocks).

After this victory, Philadelphia stand at 16-9 and 10-3 at home. They remain at #1 in the Atlantic and remain at #2 overall in the Eastern Conference. Indiana stand at 12-13 with the loss. They hold at #2 in the Central and move down to #6 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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