In one of the most important games of the season for both teams, Miami upstaged Boston 104-81. Showing more glitter than a Brittany Spears concert, perfect Miami execution, a brilliant game by Dupree, and impeccable play-calling by Bob provided all the right ingredients for a big win.

Aguirre was key for Boston, but after the game he looked like somebody had just run over his dog. "I thought we could do it. The whole game I was still thinking we were going to win. I guess that's the difference between thinking it and doing it. Give Miami credit - they are nothing but class. I just feel sorry for coach Bob. He had us ready and we let him down."

Miami was led by Dupree (24 points, 1 assists, a steal, a block), Perry (10 points, 9 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks), Hively (14 points, 7 boards, 1 assists). Boston was led by Aguirre (22 points, 0 assists, 3 blocks), Golden (6 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, 5 blocks), Williams (12 points, 9 boards, 0 assists, a steal).

Miami stand at 46-24 and 25-10 at home after the victory. They hold at #1 in the Southeast and remain at #2 overall in the Eastern Conference. Boston stand at 25-47 with the defeat. They stay at #4 in the Atlantic and stay at #14 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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