The Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns game will take place on Saturday, December 7, at 8:00 PM ET at Kaseya Center. The Heat are currently sitting at seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 10-10 record. After losing two straight games, they made a comeback with a dominant 134-93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Out West, the Suns are also ranked seventh, holding a 12-9 record. They were on a two-game win streak before recently suffering a surprising loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-126. Looking at their all-time games, the Heat and Suns have faced off 72 times, with Phoenix taking 40 wins and Miami grabbing 32.
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns: Prediction
The Heat score 111.3 points per game this season, sitting 18th in the league, while allowing 109 points, which is 6th best defensively. They grab 43.5 rebounds per game (16th) but struggle with opponent rebounds, ranking third-worst at 46.1. From beyond the arc, they are strong, making 15.1 threes per game (7th) at a 38% shooting rate.
The Suns average 113.2 points a game, ranking 15th, but give up 113.5 points, placing them 18th on defense. They grab 43.6 rebounds per game (15th) and allow 44.1 (17th). Phoenix is also solid from three, making 15 per game (9th) with a 37.5% shooting percentage.
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns: Probable Starting Lineups
Miami Heat
PG Tyler Herro
SG Terry Rozier
SF Pelle Larsson
PF Haywood Highsmith
C Bam Adebayo
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Phoenix Suns
PG Tyus Jones
SG Devin Booker
SF Bradley Beal
PF Royce O’Neale
C Oso Ighodaro
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns: Injuries Update
The Miami Heat have no reported injuries heading into their next game. Tyler Herro leads the team with 24.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Jimmy Butler follows with 18.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Bam Adebayo contributes 15.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Terry Rozier adds 12.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. Duncan Robinson chips in 10.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
For the Suns, they are dealing with several injuries. Collin Gillespie, Jusuf Nurkic, and Kevin Durant are all out due to ankle injuries, while Ryan Dunn is listed as questionable with an ankle issue.
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