PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns once again face adversity after losing two of their top scorers on Friday, playing against the Miami Heat in a rematch from Jan. 13.
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns once again face adversity after losing two of their top scorers on Friday, playing against the Miami Heat in a rematch from Jan. 13.
Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Without Devin Booker and Jalen Green, the Suns needed to adapt quickly. Phoenix struggled in the early moments of the first quarter, with four turnovers in the first four minutes. It wasn’t just their passing chemistry, but their shot selections as well.
As a team, the Suns were shooting 8-for-21 from the paint and 2-for-10 from beyond the arc.
Foul trouble also consumed the first quarter, with the Heat earning 14 free throw attempts on nine team fouls. In comparison, Phoenix only had five free throw attempts.
Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams against the Miami Heat in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Phoenix opened the second quarter with a 13-6 run, cutting the deficit to four after being down by 11. Both teams battled the rest of the half before the Heat took a 58-48 lead. Shooting struggles beyond the arc continued for the Suns, ending the first half with only two 3-pointers on 18 attempts.
Grayson Allen and Dillon Brooks were the team’s main contributors both quarters, both combining for 27 points.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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