Phoenix Suns defeat Miami Heat 113-97

Jan 5, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) shoots the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsGreat offense paired with great defense led the Phoenix Suns to a commanding 113-97 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Led by Grayson Allen, who had 23 points going into halftime on 7 made three-pointers, the Suns started strong with a 7-point lead heading into the 3rd quarter.

Then, in the 2nd half, it was the defense that allowed them to pull away. At one point, Phoenix held the Heat to a streak of 15 missed three-pointers in a row. They went 1-10 in the 3rd quarter,…