Knicks visit Atlantic Division-rival Philadelphia 02.21.2007
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The Sixers fell to 2-4 on their stand before the All-Star break when they were defeated by the Washington Wizards, 92-85, last Wednesday. Kyle Korver led the 76ers with 18 points off the bench, while Andre Iguodala scored 14 points, handed out 13 helpers and grabbed eight rebounds.
Andre Miller and Rodney Carney each contributed 13 points and Samuel Dalembert donated 11 points with 17 rebounds as Philadelphia dropped its third straight contest.
Philadelphia is currently 9-15 at home this year, but will play its next two tilts on the road, starting with a game in Charlotte on Friday.
The Knicks were just in action on Tuesday when they recorded a 100-94 win over Orlando behind 20 points each by Jamal Crawford and Eddy Curry.
Quentin Richardson added 15 points and David Lee had 14 points and 16 boards for the Knicks, who have won four of their last six. Stephon Marbury also had 14 points.
The Knicks, who are 10-17 on the road this season, now find themselves just three games out of a playoff spot. The team will return home to host Milwaukee on Friday.
The teams have split two meetings so far this season. Philadelphia won the first matchup on December 23 before the Knicks snapped a four-game series losing streak with a 106-99 win on January 10.
The 76ers have won four in a row at home against the Knicks.