GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NBA: NEW YORK (6-11) at PHILADELPHIA (5-13)

NBA: NEW YORK (6-11) at PHILADELPHIA (5-13)

<h3>Sixers look to end three-game slide vs. Knicks</h3>

New York (6-11) at Philadelphia (5-13) 7:00 pm EST

PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) -- The Philadelphia 76ers look to getthings back in order when they welcome in the New York Knicks onFriday.


As one of the most disappointing teams in the EasternConference, the Sixers dropped their third straight game withWednesday's 113-103 loss to the Boston Celtics.


Andre Miller collected 26 points and 12 assists for his firstdouble-double of the season and Andre Iguodala scored 24 pointsin the loss for the 76ers.


On Tuesday, Philadelphia named Ed Stefanski as its new generalmanager and president, replacing the fired Billy King, who ranthe franchise for 10-plus seasons.


The Sixers look to bounce back Friday against the Knicks, whopicked up their first road win of the season Wednesday with a100-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets.


Jamal Crawford collected 29 points and seven assists and ZachRandolph scored 25 for the Knicks, who played without pointguard Stephon Marbury and center Eddy Curry.


Marbury missed the contest to attend his father's funeral whileCurry was sidelined with a sprained ankle. Both players will begame-time decisions Friday.


"With stuff on the court and off, we haven't had the best week,"Knicks forward David Lee said. "But this is a very positivething, coming in here a little bit shorthanded and coming outwith a victory on the road."

 

NBA: NEW YORK at PHILADELPHIA

<div class="pre">NEW YORK VS PHILADELPHIA - INACTIVES

NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA

PLAYER NAME REASON PLAYER NAME REASON
J JAMES LEFT KNEE INJURY C BOOTH COACH'S DECISION
R MORRIS COACH'S DECISION H HILL KNEE INJURY
W CHANDLER COACH'S DECISION L AMUNDSON COACH'S DECISION</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NEW YORK AT PHILADELPHIA - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS


NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA

F Quentin Richardson F Reggie Evans
F Zach Randolph F Andre Iguodala
C Eddy Curry C Samuel Dalembert
G Stephon Marbury G Andre Miller
G Jamal Crawford G Willie Green

OFFICIALS: Jack Nies
Tommy Nunez
Joe Derosa</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 10
PHILADELPHIA 6 9:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 12
PHILADELPHIA 17 6:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 18
PHILADELPHIA 21 3:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 27
PHILADELPHIA 26 END, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
NEW YORK 27 27
PHILADELPHIA 26 26 END 1ST QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER

NYK - JAMAL CRAWFORD 7, QUENTIN RICHARDSON 7,
EDDY CURRY 5
PHI - REGGIE EVANS 9, SAMUEL DALEMBERT 6,
WILLIE GREEN 4</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 33
PHILADELPHIA 30 8:45 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 40
PHILADELPHIA 34 6:00 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 45
PHILADELPHIA 45 3:03 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 49
PHILADELPHIA 51 HALFTIME</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA HALFTIME 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
NEW YORK 27 22 49
PHILADELPHIA 26 25 51 HALFTIME

HIGH SCORERS AT HALFTIME

NYK - JAMAL CRAWFORD 9, QUENTIN RICHARDSON 9,
EDDY CURRY 9
PHI - SAMUEL DALEMBERT 12, WILLIE GREEN 10,
ANDRE MILLER 6</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 52
PHILADELPHIA 59 9:00 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 56
PHILADELPHIA 63 6:00 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 65
PHILADELPHIA 65 3:00 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 67
PHILADELPHIA 72 END, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
NEW YORK 27 22 18 67
PHILADELPHIA 26 25 21 72 END 3RD QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 3RD QUARTER

NYK - QUENTIN RICHARDSON 15, DAVID LEE 14,
JAMAL CRAWFORD 11
PHI - SAMUEL DALEMBERT 14, WILLIE GREEN 14,
ANDRE IGUODALA 13</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 72
PHILADELPHIA 81 9:00 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA NEW YORK 78
PHILADELPHIA 88 5:45 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>