After the game was over, Miami left the stadium with their heads between their legs after being on the losing end of a 113-83 blowout against New Orleans. In the post-game press conference, New Orleans coach Bob spoke of how his team came out ready to play and didn't let up once they got ahead. Led by Phelan, New Orleans was able to hold off the few runs made by Miami. Coach Bob of Miami said, "I really thought we had a chance to win this game. Hopefully next game we will come out ready to play. Maybe I need to take our ping pong table out of the clubhouse."

New Orleans was led by Phelan (23 points, 9 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks), Taylor (28 points), Davis (11 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, a block). Miami was led by Banks (5 points, 2 steals, a block), Durham (16 points, a block), Hanchett (11 points, a steal, a block).

New Orleans improve to 3-0 and 2-0 at home after the victory. They remain at #1 in the Southwest and stay at #1 overall in the Western Conference. With the defeat, Miami fall to 2-2. They fall to #3 in the Southeast and drop to #8 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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