Champs even playoff series with Dallas

Philadelphia 77, Dallas 69

DALLAS--The four-time defending champion Philadelphia Phobia re-asserted themselves with a Game 2, 77-69 road win to even this best of three series. The finale will be in Philly.

It's nearly impossible to beat the champs when Hall of Fame point guard Cheetos Jones has a 50 percent shooting game like he did in this one. Jones, a co-MVP of the Game, led all scorers with 22. His teammate, veteran forward Tug Hershorts, was the other honored player with an 18-point, 6 rebounds, 4 assists performance.

The Demons from Dallas were, however, not embarrassed in this one getting strong games from their front line and a 9-assist effort from point guard Fat Bob Herzfeld.

The Demons stayed within a decent run away from Philadelphia, but it was a run that never came.