An old-fashioned blowout was in the cards today, as Miami outscored Cleveland 103-71. Neither the win nor the final score came as a huge surprise to some observers, who consider Cleveland one of the most pitiful teams in league history. "They ought to drop down a couple divisions," said one pundit. "Today's game was just one more bit of evidence that they can't compete at this level. Maybe if they got a new coach and a new roster they could, but until then it's going to be more games like this."

Bob is hoping to turn things around a bit quicker. "We'll have to study the tapes tonight and figure out where they beat us. Some better preparation and we'll have no problems matching up against teams like this."

Miami was led by Williams (16 points, 9 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks), Keeney (18 points, 10 boards, 1 assists, a block), Hannah (19 points, a block). Cleveland was led by Stancil (9 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, 3 blocks), Martin (17 points), Torres (13 points).

Miami are now 16-16 and 11-5 at home with the win. They advance to #1 in the Southeast and move up to #3 overall in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland stand at 14-19 after the defeat. They stay at #4 in the Central and remain at #10 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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