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NBA: Philadelphia 101, Miami 96

MIAMI, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Andre Iguodala scored six of his 24 points in overtime Saturday to help the Philadelphia 76ers overcome the Miami Heat 101-96.

The loss was Miami's 11th straight.

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Andre Miller had 24 points with nine assists. Willie Green scored 13 while reserve Lou Williams added 13 points, six rebounds and three assists for the 76ers, who have won seven of their last nine games.

The Sixers held a slim 51-49 halftime advantage. They went scoreless for the first three minutes-plus in overtime and trailed 96-91 before Williams sank two free throws.

Miller then picked off a pass by Dwyane Wade and his dunk drew Philadelphia within 96-95 with 1:25 left in the OT. Iguodala then secured the win with his spurt.

Wade had 33 points and five assists to lead Miami. Marcus Banks scored 17 points and Mark Blount had 14 with four rebounds for the Heat, who were outscored 10-0 down the stretch.

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