Miami got just enough breaks to upset Philadelphia, 108-98. The pace of play was clearly dictated by Philadelphia, showing who was the better team. But Miami came up with the right plays at the right times to convert more scoring chances and come away with the win.

"We got our share of luck today," acknowledged Miami coach Bob. "They pretty much dictated the game but we were able to get the job done when it mattered. Byrd really helped us out there; we couldn't have pulled it off without him."

Miami was led by Byrd (14 points, 6 boards, 3 assists, 8 blocks), Crandell (6 points, 9 boards, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks), Torres (7 points, 12 assists). Philadelphia was led by Roberson (21 points, a steal, a block), Garcia (19 points, a steal, a block), Franklin (16 points, 1 assists, a block).

With this victory, Miami stand at 18-13 and 9-6 at home. They remain at #2 in the Southeast and stay at #8 overall in the Eastern Conference. With today's loss, Philadelphia fall to 19-11. They fall to #2 in the Atlantic and move down to #6 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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