The three-game homestand that kicked off against the Phoenix Suns was supposed to lead to a better stretch of basketball than the Miami Heat have played lately. After knocking off the Suns in a nail-biter, 127-121, it is officially a good start for the Heat.
It was an entertaining game from the get-go. Unfortunately, the referees played more of a factor than they should have, and Dillon Brooks did some more Dillon Brooks-like things. Yet the Heat were able to overcome a better team and pull out the win on their home floor, backed by exceptional performances from key players.