Suns Set Heat

     The Miami Heat were defeated by the Phoenix Suns 113-97 on Friday night at Footprint Center. The Heat completed a five-game road trip out west. The Suns are near the end of a six-game homestand. 

     Phoenix(19-16) settled with a 33-29 lead after one quarter and continued to stay ahead 62-55 at halftime. Miami(20-15) was unable to keep up and they trailed 94-75 at the end of the third quarter. The Suns had a double-digit lead throughout the final quarter. 

     Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 28 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double. Miami reserves Kevin Love placed in 20 points and Josh Richardson dropped in 10 points. Jacquez Jr. was able to score 10 points. 

     Grayson Allen powered in a game-high 31 points for Phoenix. Brady Beal scored 25 points while Devin Booker added 20 points along with 10 assists.