![]() Robinson led all scorers in the quarter with 12 points, thanks to 4-for-8 shooting on 3-pointers. In Wednesday's first quarter, Miami led by 11 points before Phoenix went on a 15-2 run to close the period on top, 29-27. The Suns improved to 40-0 when leading after three quarters. The Heat, who are 23-8 at home, lost Caleb Martin to a left-knee injury. Kyle Lowry added five points and a game-high 10 assists. Miami, which has won 12 of its past 15 contests, was led by Duncan Robinson (22 points), Tyler Herro (17 points) and Bam Adebayo (17 points). The Heat had a new injury of sorts as Jimmy Butler was out due to a sinus congestion. ![]() The Suns continue to be without point guard Chris Paul (fractured right thumb). However, both teams were missing star players. The game was a matchup between the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference (Miami) and the squad that leads the Western Conference (Phoenix). JaVale McGee added 11 points and a season-high 15 rebounds off the bench.Īs a team, the Suns outrebounded Miami 55-38, including 14-6 on offense. Devin Booker returned from a four-game COVID-protocol absence and had a near triple-double, helping the Phoenix Suns clinch the NBA's first playoff spot with a 111-90 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.īooker finished with 23 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, while Phoenix also got 21 points from Mikal Bridges and 19 points and 10 rebounds from Deandre Ayton.
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