Heat Outlast Suns

     The Miami Heat handled the Phoenix Suns 104-96 on Friday night. The Heat have won their last four games and finished off a five-game road trip versus Western Conference opponents. 

     Miami(21-19) held a 30-23 advantage after one quarter. The Heat maintained their lead at halftime 51-46. Phoenix(20-20) could not gain any traction and were down 78-73 at the end of three quarters. 

     Victor Oladipo collected a game-high 26 points for the Heat. Bam Adebayo composed a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Jimmy Butler added 20 points and Max Strus dropped in 19 points. Deandre Ayton led the Suns with a club-high 23 points along with 14 rebounds.