Miami dominated Portland today, winning by a final score of 112-91. Although the score was 0-0 at the start of the game, Miami quickly took charge and, aside from brief flurries of activity by Portland, were never really threatened. "We were schooled out there," said Portland coach Bob. "I mean it wasn't a blowout, but they sure were in control the entire game. [Miami coach] Bob did a great job getting his team ready for the game, and Hargrove was nearly unstoppable." Miami was led by Hargrove (21 points, 14 boards, 0 assists, a steal), Cook (17 points, 12 boards, 0 assists), Durham (20 points). Portland was led by Ortega (21 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals), King (10 points, 2 steals), Johnson (14 points, 6 boards, 2 assists, a block).

Miami broke their slump at 15 games, and stand at 14-29. They hold at #5 in the Southeast and remain at #14 overall in the Eastern Conference. Portland keep stumbling with a losing streak of 10 games and fall to 12-29 and 11-5 at home. They stay at #4 in the Northwest and remain at #14 overall in the Western Conference.

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