The Miami Heat relied on tight defense at home in the last stage today, overcame the disadvantage of up to 13 points in the fourth quarter, beating the Phoenix Suns 113-112. Suns only made 4 of the last 16 shots, including the last three shots. In the last attack, Heat star Jimmy Butler blocked Devin Booker jump shot, Butler said: "I love the thing that wins the game on the defensive end."
Heat only rotated 8 people, center Bam Adebayo made 2 free throws before the final game to reverse the situation. In this game, Adebayo scored a double-double of 30 points and 10 rebounds; Butler contributed 16 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal. Including 2 people, the home team has 7 players in double digits.
"These two guys are really the cornerstone of our team." Heat coach Spolstra said, "We follow their Warrior spirit. They are so strong and a microcosm of offense and defense two-way players." Adebayo, one of the praised protagonists, said calmly: "We have been tested all year long, and some games have not been done. They (Suns) just encounter one occasionally."
HD 0HD 4 away games in a week. Although there are rests in the middle, they have 1 win and 3 losses. Suns head coach Monty Williams has no intention of criticizing the players. He said: "It's difficult for us, but our players have fought desperately to have a chance to win."
Despite the strict defense, the Heat, which won 25 free throws in the game, only allowed the Suns to stand on the free throw line 4 times, and scored 22 points on their own, which was a free throw shooting percentage of more than 80% in 13 consecutive games. Last season, the Suns coach, who had been fined for complaining about the referee's slap in the playoffs, said: "It's hard to accept... Everyone is colliding in physical competitions like this, and we only have 4 free throws. It's very difficult to accept. You even think you can't comment because you will be fined."
also had 6 players in the visiting team scored double digits. Booker contributed 25 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block; substitute guard Duane Washington scored 21 points and 4 assists from 5 of 8 three-pointers. Starting point guard Chris Paul continues to be absent due to injury.
