The Phoenix Suns (18-16, 9th in Western Conference) and Miami Heat (20-14, 4th in Eastern Conference) meet tonight at Footprint Center for their first matchup this season. This game marks the fifth of the Suns’ six-game homestand and the final matchup of the Heat’s five-game road trip. The Suns had a four-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday with a 131-122 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Heat are coming off a 110-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers that ended their two-game losing skid. Kevin Durant was just ruled out for the third straight game due a right hamstring strain, while the Heat will be without Jimmy Butler.
Miami Heat (20-14) at Phoenix Suns (18-16) Game Preview and Prediction
