On the second night of a back-to-back, the Phoenix Suns secured a 118-105 victory against the Miami Heat, continuing their strong form on the road on Monday night.
This triumph marked the Suns’ eighth win in their last 10 games, allowing them to bounce back after a setback against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
Bradley Beal getting active early! pic.twitter.com/igRnrba8Tp
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 30, 2024
Throughout the initial three quarters, the Suns maintained a comfortable lead of 26 points heading into the fourth quarter. However, the Heat initiated a substantial late-game run, injecting some suspense into the matchup. Fortunately for Phoenix, Miami’s comeback attempt was thwarted by the ticking clock.
Player of the week activities 📚 pic.twitter.com/Mr3lHBS5lK
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 30, 2024
Leading the charge for the Suns on Monday were their formidable trio—Devin Booker with 22 points, Kevin Durant contributing 20, and Bradley Beal adding 19. Additionally, Eric Gordon made a significant impact off the bench with 23 points.
Devin Booker right now 🥵🥵🥵 pic.twitter.com/TR1KAjUYaZ
— 𝘼𝙇𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙨 ™ (@AIR305) January 30, 2024
The Suns’ dominance was evident in various aspects, including Booker’s impressive defensive efforts, Durant’s crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the effective ball movement that generated key opportunities.
Suns Big 3 tonight:
Durant — Booker — Beal —
20 PTS 22 PTS 19 PTS
8 REB 8 REB 5 REB
7 AST 7 AST 7 AST— Booker Muse (@DevinBookerMuse) January 30, 2024
With this victory, the Suns improved their season record to 27-20, securing the sixth position in the Western Conference, just trailing the Sacramento Kings by half a game.