• In their franchise debut, the Warriors overcame an 11-point deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Ironmen, 81-75, at the Philadelphia Arena

• It was a vicious, physical struggle with five Pittsburgh players fouling out, leaving just four players eligible to play

• Rather than accept a forfeit, Warriors coach Eddie Gottlieb agreed to play four-on-four basketball for the last three minutes

• Joe Fulks led all scorers with 25 points

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