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After a troublesome performance in Game 1, the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back with a 118-102 victory to tie the series. Things will shift to Atlanta for Game 3, where the Sixers will need to execute another smart game-plan to avoid serious distress in the second round.
Game 2 was by no stretch a blowout. A strong start and a strong finish meant Philadelphia imposed its will, but the Hawks had a lead as late as the third quarter. There were multiple strong runs from Atlanta to make it a competitive game.