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NBA: Philadelphia 89, Utah 88

PHILADELPHIA, March 17 (UPI) -- Kyle Korver sank a jump shot with 5.1 seconds remaining Friday night as Philadelphia edged the Utah Jazz, 89-88.

Philadelphia held a 45-39 halftime lead, and out-scored Utah in each quarter but the fourth, when Utah won the scoring battle, 31-21.

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Andre Iguodala led Philadelphia with 23 points, nine rebounds, and four steals.

Samuel Dalembert had 17 points and seven rebounds; and Andre Miller added 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the 76ers, who have won eight of their past 10 games overall.

Deron Williams led Utah with 18 points and 16 assists.

Mehmet Okur had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists; while both Carlos Boozer and Matt Harpring scored 14 points for the Northwest Division-leading Jazz, who have lost their last three games.

Williams tried to win it with a three-point attempt at the end, but his shot was long, which allowed the Sixers to hold on.

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