"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. The Heat played physical, tough basketball against an opponent known for the very same style, and it really did come down to the final minutes, because the Suns were up late in the fourth quarter, but Miami closed the game out, and the man who had trouble scoring points lately exploded for 29. Bam Adebayo was outstanding."
"Adebayo had maybe his best game of the season, especially considering he has not played like his All-Star self for over a month. But it wasn't just Adebayo that the Heat leaned on to keep up with the Suns offensively; Norman Powell and Tyler Herro also put points up, and the trio combined for 79 in total."
"As for Adebayo, he put up 29 points on 11 field goals made. He played so well that Erik Spoelstra called Adebayo's game a "player of the year-type of performance" i n his post-game media session. This is the version the Heat need from Adebayo, but they need it past this game more than anything."
The Miami Heat opened a three-game homestand by defeating the Phoenix Suns 127-121. The game featured entertaining action, controversial officiating, and physical play with Dillon Brooks drawing attention for his actions. The Heat overcame a strong Suns team on their home floor and closed the game in the final minutes. Bam Adebayo exploded for 29 points on 11 field goals, while Tyler Herro and Norman Powell also provided significant scoring, with the trio combining for 79 points. Erik Spoelstra described Adebayo's performance as a "player of the year-type of performance," and the team needs that level of play consistently.
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