National Basketball Association

Sixers hold off Hughes, Knicks

Published Feb. 28, 2009 4:51 a.m. ET

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Thaddeus Young swatted away Chris Duhon's layup attempt - and New York's final chance to complete what would have been a stunning comeback win.

His block with 30 seconds left kept the Knicks from getting within a basket yet again, and quieted fans who had been getting louder with every score. With the last threat averted, the Philadelphia 76ers went on to win 108-103 Friday night, sweeping the season series.