Miami brushed past an overmatched Sacramento team today 118-103. Always politically correct, Miami coach Bob stated simply "We just managed to do what we needed to get done out there. The players had solid execution all around, and Files's effort helped set the pace. Sacramento is a team we've had success against in the past, which I think gave us a bit more confidence coming in."

Sacramento coach Bob was a little more frank. "We knew going in that we'd need a miracle to beat Miami, and we didn't get it. They have better players and a better coach, and did what they were supposed to do out there. I'm just glad the final score wasn't even worse."

Miami was led by Files (27 points, 5 boards, 3 assists, 3 blocks), Brown (21 points, 14 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Martin (9 points, 11 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals, a block). Sacramento was led by Dobbs (18 points, 5 boards, 7 assists, 2 steals, a block), Bowling (12 points, 7 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks), Bera (15 points, 8 boards, 1 assists, a steal, a block).

box score Miami roster Sacramento roster