Miami smashed in the recent encounter a month back. The Heat active defensively early, getting transition baskets and attacking Crowder defensively, also Robinson with it going. The Suns bench probably hasn't come on to the floor in the 1st down 10 too often. Cam Johnson led the Suns back quickly though, similar to their last encounter and tied in the 2nd. The Heat offense coming to a complete halt, not getting anything inside with Ayton there and the 3's not falling, shooting 20% from outside. The Suns bench providing 65 points of the total 105 points. The Suns went into the last quarter up 11 and extended that lead. Phoenix not shooting that well either, 3 of their starters combine 4 of 18, for 10 points, but +12 on the boards and Ayton's inside. Ayton with 19 points, 13 boards and 2 steals. Butler the high-man for Miami with 18 points, 8 assists.
3. (Phx) D. Ayton, 2. (Phx) C. Johnson, 1. (Phx) D. Saric.
3. (Phx) D. Ayton, 2. (Phx) C. Johnson, 1. (Phx) D. Saric.