Miami Heat @ Phoenix Suns
Heat beat short-handed Suns 111-102 in short turnaround behind Adebayo's 22 points
PHOENIX -- — Bam Adebayo scored 22 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 20 and the Miami Heat beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 111-102 on Sunday night.
The Heat had a short turnaround after blowing out Utah 147-116 on Saturday night, but took advantage of Phoenix playing without two key players who suffered injuries in Friday night in a 110-103 loss at Atlanta.
Devin Booker, a four-time All-Star, rolled his right ankle in third quarter against the Hawks and will be re-evaluated in a week. Jalen Green came out after feeling pain in his second game back after missing 33 with a hamstring strain.
The Suns labored without Booker's team-leading 25.4 points per game, shooting 37% and 7 of 35 from 3. Dillon Brooks led Phoenix with 26 points and Grayson Allen added 18 despite shooting 4 of 18 from the floor, including 1 of 11 from 3.
The NBA's fourth-highest scoring team, Miami led by five after three quarters and pushed it to 101-83 midway through the fourth on their way to finishing a five-game trip 3-2. Norman Powell added 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Miami took advantage of several Phoenix defensive breakdowns in the first quarter, using a 16-2 run to build a 12-point lead.
The Suns briefly clawed their way into the lead as both teams struggled shooting in the second quarter, but the Heat used a short run to lead 58-48 at halftime.
Miami shot 3 of 17 from 3 in the first half and the Suns were even worse, going 2 for 19.
The third quarter played out similar to the second: the Suns fought back, the Heat went on a late run. Isaiah Livers hit a 3-pointer just inside the midcourt line at the buzzer to pull Phoenix to 82-77 heading to the fourth.
Heat: Host Orlando on Wednesday night.
Suns: Host Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
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Phoenix, AZ

Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Jacyn Goble
Referee:Phenizee Ransom

2025-26 Standings
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 25 | 22 | .532 | - | W2 |
| Orlando | 23 | 21 | .523 | 0.5 | L3 |
| Atlanta | 22 | 25 | .468 | 3 | W2 |
| Charlotte | 18 | 28 | .391 | 6.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 10 | 34 | .227 | 13.5 | L9 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 27 | 17 | .614 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 27 | 19 | .587 | 1 | L2 |
| Golden State | 26 | 21 | .553 | 2.5 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 21 | 24 | .467 | 6.5 | W2 |
| Sacramento | 12 | 35 | .255 | 16.5 | L5 |
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