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Sixers Surprise Pistons

Posted Mar 13, 08 12:34 CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – In a game which saw the lead see-saw back and forth from opening play to the crucial final moments, the Sixers outlasted Detroit last night, winning 83-82. Philly, bolstered by Andre Iguodala's 22 points, barely hung on, failing to score in the final two and half minutes of regulation after coming back from Detroit's explosive third quarter, the AP reports.

The Pistons, led by Rasheed Wallace's 17 points, went on a 21-9 run in the third before again relinquishing the reins to Philadelphia during a back-and-forth fourth quarter, marked by shoddy play from the line by the Pistons. Iguodala, on the other hand, hit five straight free throws to give Philly the lead for good late, putting them ahead with six minutes remaining.

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Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert (1) has his shot blocked by Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace (36) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala (9) goes up to dunk against Detroit Pistons center Theo Ratliff (42) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert smiles as he leaves the court with coach Maurice Cheeks, left.   (Associated Press)
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