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NBA: Philadelphia 100, Orlando 98

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Published: April 19, 2009 at 9:00 PM

ORLANDO, Fla., April 19 (UPI) -- Andre Iguodala's jump shot with 2.2 seconds to play capped a fourth-quarter comeback for Philadelphia Sunday on the way to a 100-98 playoff win over Orlando.

The Sixers came from 18 points behind in the second half to take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

Philadelphia outscored the Magic 35-19 in the fourth quarter.

Iguodala totaled 20 points and Lou Williams had 18.

Orlando's Dwight Howard led all scorers with 31 points. Courtney Lee added 18 for the Magic.

Game 2 will be Wednesday in Orlando.

Topics: Andre Iguodala, Courtney Lee, Dwight Howard, Lou Williams
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