The Miami Heat wrapped up their longest road trip of the season with a win that wasn’t always pretty, but got the job done. On Sunday night in Phoenix, the Heat outlasted the Suns 111-102, completing a season sweep after edging them earlier this month. It was a gritty, grind-it-out kind of game - the kind Miami has made a habit of winning.
Bam Adebayo once again anchored the effort, leading the Heat with 22 points. He didn’t have his most efficient shooting night (6-of-16 from the field), but he made his impact felt in all the right places.
He knocked down a pair of corner threes - a growing part of his offensive toolkit - and pulled down seven rebounds while delivering the kind of defensive performance that’s become his calling card. Whether it was switching onto guards or protecting the paint, Adebayo was everywhere.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. gave the Heat a major lift off the bench. The rookie continues to look like a seasoned vet, pouring in 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting while adding five rebounds and six assists. His ability to create offense, both for himself and others, has added a new dimension to Miami’s second unit.
Andrew Wiggins posted his first double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds, showing some of the two-way versatility that made him such a sought-after piece. Norman Powell matched him with a double-double of his own - 16 points and 10 boards - providing the kind of steady production that’s crucial in these road-trip finales.
Miami also got solid contributions across the board. Nikola Jovic dropped 12 points, Dru Smith chipped in 11, and Pelle Larsson added 10. It was a full-team effort, the kind that speaks to the Heat’s depth and resilience.
The win bumps Miami to 7-3 on the second night of back-to-backs this season - a stat that says a lot about their conditioning, focus, and ability to adjust on the fly. These are the types of games that don’t always make the highlight reels, but they matter just as much in the standings.
For a team that prides itself on toughness and togetherness, this was a fitting way to close out the road trip.