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Article: EASTERN CONFERENCE.(SPORTS)(AROUND THE NBA)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- April 8, 2003
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Byline: THE WASHINGTON TIMES
EASTERN CONFERENCE
SIXERS
Most years it seems like Philadelphia heads into the playoffs really banged up, and this season is no different. Keith Van Horn is out with a heel injury, while Allen Iverson (knee), Derrick Coleman (thigh) and Aaron McKie (back) played through injuries in Sunday's loss to Sacramento. Since they made a post-All Star break surge to threaten the Nets for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, the Sixers remain in the thick of the playoff race. They are currently the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference but are just 21/2 games back of New Jersey for the top seed. So while Philadelphia still ...