The Columbus Explorers had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Miami 71-42 on the road. Columbus is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 19 straight.
Columbus' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Boozer, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 rebounds. Boozer hasn't dropped below 15 points for eight straight games. Jase Richardson was another key contributor, scoring 21 points along with three blocks.
Columbus' win bumped their record up to 25-4. As for Miami, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-9.
Columbus will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Evans at 11:00 a.m. on March 8th. Columbus knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 29 contests -- so hopefully Evans likes a good challenge. Miami does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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