The Phoenix Suns (52-13) play against the Miami Heat (22-22) at FTX Arena
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday March 9, 2022
Phoenix Suns 29, Miami Heat 31 (Q2 11:04)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Phoenix Suns @Suns
DA putting a little muscle in that hustle. 💪 pic.twitter.com/jBggIgbWGu – 8:15 PM
DA putting a little muscle in that hustle. 💪 pic.twitter.com/jBggIgbWGu – 8:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 29, #Heat 27 end of 1st.
Went on a 15-2 to close out quarter after being down 25-14.
Booker played all 12 minutes. The only play to play the entire quarter.
3 points on 1-of-3 shooting after missing four games in health and safety protocols. #Suns #Heat – 8:14 PM
#Suns 29, #Heat 27 end of 1st.
Went on a 15-2 to close out quarter after being down 25-14.
Booker played all 12 minutes. The only play to play the entire quarter.
3 points on 1-of-3 shooting after missing four games in health and safety protocols. #Suns #Heat – 8:14 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Heat just scored two points in the last 6:05 of the first quarter. Shot 1-of-10 with 3 turnovers – 8:12 PM
Heat just scored two points in the last 6:05 of the first quarter. Shot 1-of-10 with 3 turnovers – 8:12 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
suns out, shorts out.
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/YXo3vW4R3b – 8:12 PM
suns out, shorts out.
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/YXo3vW4R3b – 8:12 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Suns have done a good job of flattening out the spots that Herro likes to get to in this latest stretch
Gotta adjust, but have to get into more of these movement sets when they continue to overplay – 8:11 PM
Suns have done a good job of flattening out the spots that Herro likes to get to in this latest stretch
Gotta adjust, but have to get into more of these movement sets when they continue to overplay – 8:11 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Why I could never stomach the ups and downs of NBA betting. Heat had 25 points in the first 6 minutes against Phoenix. A 50-point pace for the first quarter. They finished with 27. – 8:11 PM
Why I could never stomach the ups and downs of NBA betting. Heat had 25 points in the first 6 minutes against Phoenix. A 50-point pace for the first quarter. They finished with 27. – 8:11 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
First quarter scoring breakdown
Heat points first 6 minutes: 25
Heat points second 6 minutes: 2
Suns lead 29-27 after one. – 8:11 PM
First quarter scoring breakdown
Heat points first 6 minutes: 25
Heat points second 6 minutes: 2
Suns lead 29-27 after one. – 8:11 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Moses Brown will meet #Cavs here in Miami and the plan is to have him available for Friday night’s game against the Heat. – 8:10 PM
Moses Brown will meet #Cavs here in Miami and the plan is to have him available for Friday night’s game against the Heat. – 8:10 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Aaron finding his spot from beyond the arc. 👌 pic.twitter.com/YCOzn9ZwUF – 8:10 PM
Aaron finding his spot from beyond the arc. 👌 pic.twitter.com/YCOzn9ZwUF – 8:10 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Suns 29, Heat 27. Heat led by 11 in the period, but Suns closed the quarter on a 15-2 run. – 8:10 PM
End of first quarter: Suns 29, Heat 27. Heat led by 11 in the period, but Suns closed the quarter on a 15-2 run. – 8:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 29, MIA 27
Ayton: 9 Pts, 2 Reb, 4-5 FG
Booker: 3 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-3 FG
Bridges: 6 Pts, 5 Reb
Robinson: 12 Pts, 4-6 3P
Suns close 1Q on 15-2 run – 8:10 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 29, MIA 27
Ayton: 9 Pts, 2 Reb, 4-5 FG
Booker: 3 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-3 FG
Bridges: 6 Pts, 5 Reb
Robinson: 12 Pts, 4-6 3P
Suns close 1Q on 15-2 run – 8:10 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat go up 11 early, Suns respond with 13-0 run. So 29-27 Suns going into second. Robinson with 12 on four 3-pointers for Heat. Lowry with six assists. – 8:10 PM
Heat go up 11 early, Suns respond with 13-0 run. So 29-27 Suns going into second. Robinson with 12 on four 3-pointers for Heat. Lowry with six assists. – 8:10 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Offense stagnates and Spo brings in Kyle Lowry early. Interesting three-guard lineup of Lowry, Herro and Oladipo on the court now for the Heat. – 8:08 PM
Offense stagnates and Spo brings in Kyle Lowry early. Interesting three-guard lineup of Lowry, Herro and Oladipo on the court now for the Heat. – 8:08 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
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@PatrickMcEnroe – 8:08 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Victor Oladipo enters with 1:24 left in the first quarter.
Herro, Dedmon, Martin and Oladipo again the first four off the Heat’s bench tonight. – 8:08 PM
Victor Oladipo enters with 1:24 left in the first quarter.
Herro, Dedmon, Martin and Oladipo again the first four off the Heat’s bench tonight. – 8:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns take lead as Bridges and McGee score, before Herro ties game. 27-27
Oladipo checks in. – 8:08 PM
#Suns take lead as Bridges and McGee score, before Herro ties game. 27-27
Oladipo checks in. – 8:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Heat hadn’t scored in 4 minutes of game time until that Tyler Herro floater. Defense turned this one around in a hurry – 8:07 PM
The Heat hadn’t scored in 4 minutes of game time until that Tyler Herro floater. Defense turned this one around in a hurry – 8:07 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Suns really abusing Miami’s screen navigation in this lineup
Caleb Martin should be in
Oh, and Dipo? – 8:04 PM
Suns really abusing Miami’s screen navigation in this lineup
Caleb Martin should be in
Oh, and Dipo? – 8:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Nice 9-0 response from the Suns after falling behind by 11. Getting stops has been the difference, and Spo needs a timeout – 8:02 PM
Nice 9-0 response from the Suns after falling behind by 11. Getting stops has been the difference, and Spo needs a timeout – 8:02 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
9-0 run by the Suns, Miami lead down to 25-23 with 3:17 left 1Q. – 8:02 PM
9-0 run by the Suns, Miami lead down to 25-23 with 3:17 left 1Q. – 8:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton offensive board, putback.
#Suns with two. Timeout #Heat. 3:17 left in 1st quarter. – 8:02 PM
Ayton offensive board, putback.
#Suns with two. Timeout #Heat. 3:17 left in 1st quarter. – 8:02 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Huge showing of Lakers fans at Toyota Center. Clearly, the Christian Wood and Jae’Sean Tate fan clubs sold their tickets at the last minute. – 8:00 PM
Huge showing of Lakers fans at Toyota Center. Clearly, the Christian Wood and Jae’Sean Tate fan clubs sold their tickets at the last minute. – 8:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns going 3-guard with Holiday, Shamet and Booker with Bridges and Ayton. – 8:00 PM
#Suns going 3-guard with Holiday, Shamet and Booker with Bridges and Ayton. – 8:00 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
25 points allowed in the first 6 minutes is a season-worst for the Suns. – 7:59 PM
25 points allowed in the first 6 minutes is a season-worst for the Suns. – 7:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Heat casually on pace for a 50-point quarter, Duncan Robinson on pace to challenge Wilt’s 100-point game – 7:58 PM
Heat casually on pace for a 50-point quarter, Duncan Robinson on pace to challenge Wilt’s 100-point game – 7:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
We all know Robinson can shoot, moves without the ball, but Bridges looks like he’s laboring a little bit running up and down the court.
#Suns down nine. – 7:58 PM
We all know Robinson can shoot, moves without the ball, but Bridges looks like he’s laboring a little bit running up and down the court.
#Suns down nine. – 7:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Wow, what a perfect pass from Devin Booker to Mikal Bridges. That’s definitely what happened there, and not anything else – 7:57 PM
Wow, what a perfect pass from Devin Booker to Mikal Bridges. That’s definitely what happened there, and not anything else – 7:57 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kyle Lowry has 5 assists
Duncan Robinson has 3 triples
Those things always go hand in hand – 7:55 PM
Kyle Lowry has 5 assists
Duncan Robinson has 3 triples
Those things always go hand in hand – 7:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Heat on pace for about two hundy. Already four 3s. Slow start defensively. Monty takes a timeout. – 7:53 PM
Heat on pace for about two hundy. Already four 3s. Slow start defensively. Monty takes a timeout. – 7:53 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
PJ Tucker just gave Kyle Lowry a gentlemanly handshake after his Aaron Rodgers throw to Gabe Vincent lol – 7:53 PM
PJ Tucker just gave Kyle Lowry a gentlemanly handshake after his Aaron Rodgers throw to Gabe Vincent lol – 7:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Lowry goes deep to Vincent, full-court pass.
Touchdown Heat.
Timeout #Suns.
Miami up 10 points, 20-10, with 7:33 left in 1st quarter. – 7:53 PM
Lowry goes deep to Vincent, full-court pass.
Touchdown Heat.
Timeout #Suns.
Miami up 10 points, 20-10, with 7:33 left in 1st quarter. – 7:53 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Lowry with touchdown pass to Vincent, after Vincent literally first ran a corner and then turned into a post. – 7:52 PM
Lowry with touchdown pass to Vincent, after Vincent literally first ran a corner and then turned into a post. – 7:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker drills his first shot of the night, a pull-up 3 over P.J. Tucker. Good to have him back – 7:52 PM
Devin Booker drills his first shot of the night, a pull-up 3 over P.J. Tucker. Good to have him back – 7:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry making so many things happen with his passing. He already has four assists in the first four minutes. – 7:52 PM
Kyle Lowry making so many things happen with his passing. He already has four assists in the first four minutes. – 7:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Duncan Robinson already with three threes in the first 2:55. Heat starts 4 of 5 from deep. – 7:50 PM
Duncan Robinson already with three threes in the first 2:55. Heat starts 4 of 5 from deep. – 7:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Robinson 3-of-3 from 3. Went 8-of-16 from deep on #Suns in January win. #Heat up 12-7. – 7:50 PM
Robinson 3-of-3 from 3. Went 8-of-16 from deep on #Suns in January win. #Heat up 12-7. – 7:50 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Duncan Robinson firing early
Another instance of eliminating that one individual defender to let it go against this drop
PJ Tucker offensive lineman block for the three – 7:50 PM
Duncan Robinson firing early
Another instance of eliminating that one individual defender to let it go against this drop
PJ Tucker offensive lineman block for the three – 7:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Three 3s for the Heat already. They hit 22 of ’em the last time they faced the Suns – 7:49 PM
Three 3s for the Heat already. They hit 22 of ’em the last time they faced the Suns – 7:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton inside off action with Booker. Bucket. Foul.
Hits FT.
Heat 9 Ayton 5. #Suns – 7:49 PM
Ayton inside off action with Booker. Bucket. Foul.
Hits FT.
Heat 9 Ayton 5. #Suns – 7:49 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Heat needed 2:29 to make three 3’s against the best 3-point defense in the NBA. – 7:48 PM
Heat needed 2:29 to make three 3’s against the best 3-point defense in the NBA. – 7:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Robinson 3 as Gabe Vincent gets start for Jimmy Butler (sinus). #Suns #Heat – 7:47 PM
Robinson 3 as Gabe Vincent gets start for Jimmy Butler (sinus). #Suns #Heat – 7:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Adebayo with the deflection to stop the Payne to Ayton lob dunk connection. Scoreless early. – 7:46 PM
Adebayo with the deflection to stop the Payne to Ayton lob dunk connection. Scoreless early. – 7:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton was zoning through his headphones pregame.
How you see him playing tonight after 30 at Milwaukee and 21 and 19 at Orlando? #Suns pic.twitter.com/D0jM20zGZ7 – 7:45 PM
Deandre Ayton was zoning through his headphones pregame.
How you see him playing tonight after 30 at Milwaukee and 21 and 19 at Orlando? #Suns pic.twitter.com/D0jM20zGZ7 – 7:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder is introduced last for the Suns and gets a nice cheer from this Heat crowd – 7:41 PM
Jae Crowder is introduced last for the Suns and gets a nice cheer from this Heat crowd – 7:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
anyone else have this ESPN Suns game blacked out for the first time? – 7:37 PM
anyone else have this ESPN Suns game blacked out for the first time? – 7:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns All-Star Devin Booker reach to launch vs. #Heat after missing four games in NBA’s COVID protocols (w/pregame Booker video) #NBA75 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:25 PM
#Suns All-Star Devin Booker reach to launch vs. #Heat after missing four games in NBA’s COVID protocols (w/pregame Booker video) #NBA75 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Suns were 26-39 when the pandemic hit.
They’re 111-34 in regular-season games since. – 7:14 PM
The Suns were 26-39 when the pandemic hit.
They’re 111-34 in regular-season games since. – 7:14 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From earlier: As Heat and Suns face off in minutes, Tyler Herro says Devin Booker remains a player he studies and watches closely miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Jimmy Butler out tonight for Heat – 7:10 PM
From earlier: As Heat and Suns face off in minutes, Tyler Herro says Devin Booker remains a player he studies and watches closely miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Jimmy Butler out tonight for Heat – 7:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters tonight at #Heat
Cameron Payne
Devin Booker
Mikal Bridges
Jae Crowder
Deandre Ayton – 7:07 PM
#Suns starters tonight at #Heat
Cameron Payne
Devin Booker
Mikal Bridges
Jae Crowder
Deandre Ayton – 7:07 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Tyler Herro and Devin Booker have formed a bond #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 7:07 PM
Tyler Herro and Devin Booker have formed a bond #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 7:07 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
ESPN’s pre-game show before its game featuring the top seed in each conference (Heat-Suns) naturally begins with a lengthy debate about whether the eighth-seeded Nets’ success hinges more on Kyrie or Durant or Simmons. It’s uncanny! Expecting Lakers breakdown next. – 7:06 PM
ESPN’s pre-game show before its game featuring the top seed in each conference (Heat-Suns) naturally begins with a lengthy debate about whether the eighth-seeded Nets’ success hinges more on Kyrie or Durant or Simmons. It’s uncanny! Expecting Lakers breakdown next. – 7:06 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat starting Gabe Vincent in place of Jimmy Butler.
Vincent, Lowry, Robinson, Tucker and Adebayo starting vs. Suns tonight. 18th different starting lineup for Heat this season. – 7:02 PM
Heat starting Gabe Vincent in place of Jimmy Butler.
Vincent, Lowry, Robinson, Tucker and Adebayo starting vs. Suns tonight. 18th different starting lineup for Heat this season. – 7:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Landry Shamet is rounding into form at the opportune moment for the Suns – https://t.co/Q97xhZOYbJ via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/UsCZmRhSvf – 7:02 PM
Landry Shamet is rounding into form at the opportune moment for the Suns – https://t.co/Q97xhZOYbJ via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/UsCZmRhSvf – 7:02 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Gabe Vincent goes from back end of rotation on Monday to starting in place of Jimmy Butler tonight. Opening lineup rounded out with Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, PJ Tucker. The move keeps Caleb Martin with reserves. – 7:01 PM
Gabe Vincent goes from back end of rotation on Monday to starting in place of Jimmy Butler tonight. Opening lineup rounded out with Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, PJ Tucker. The move keeps Caleb Martin with reserves. – 7:01 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
switching it up 🔀
Starting 5 // @DoorDash pic.twitter.com/EYGsGAECba – 7:00 PM
switching it up 🔀
Starting 5 // @DoorDash pic.twitter.com/EYGsGAECba – 7:00 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Prepare yourselves for another round of the PJ Tucker-Bam Adebayo in-action PnR defense
A lot of Bam on Booker and PJ on Ayton early
Mainly relies on backside rotations in this one to limit shooters – 6:54 PM
Prepare yourselves for another round of the PJ Tucker-Bam Adebayo in-action PnR defense
A lot of Bam on Booker and PJ on Ayton early
Mainly relies on backside rotations in this one to limit shooters – 6:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s back.” Jarrett Jack.
Devin Armani Booker. #Suns pic.twitter.com/OYNUuTGnO9 – 6:31 PM
“He’s back.” Jarrett Jack.
Devin Armani Booker. #Suns pic.twitter.com/OYNUuTGnO9 – 6:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker going through his pregame routine.
Jarrett Jack, off to the side: “Yeah, Book! We back, Book!” pic.twitter.com/l3uqAiQ47G – 6:30 PM
Devin Booker going through his pregame routine.
Jarrett Jack, off to the side: “Yeah, Book! We back, Book!” pic.twitter.com/l3uqAiQ47G – 6:30 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Markieff Morris again shooting pregame with Heat assistant coach Caron Butler. Still no change on his status, just “Return to Competition Reconditioning.” – 6:26 PM
Markieff Morris again shooting pregame with Heat assistant coach Caron Butler. Still no change on his status, just “Return to Competition Reconditioning.” – 6:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
More Tyler Herro. Scored 33 in 34 minutes in #HEATCulture win at #Suns. pic.twitter.com/lJVLxKXZqA – 6:25 PM
More Tyler Herro. Scored 33 in 34 minutes in #HEATCulture win at #Suns. pic.twitter.com/lJVLxKXZqA – 6:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Tyler Herro getting his dribble on before #Suns at #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/MHK5qxLAx9 – 6:22 PM
Tyler Herro getting his dribble on before #Suns at #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/MHK5qxLAx9 – 6:22 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Christian Wood and Jae’Sean Tate are out for the Rockets vs. Lakers. Dennis Schröder a game-time decision. – 6:20 PM
Christian Wood and Jae’Sean Tate are out for the Rockets vs. Lakers. Dennis Schröder a game-time decision. – 6:20 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat’s Oladipo, who remains on a 15-minute time restriction, expresses appreciation for Pat Riley, excitement about pairing with Herro, discusses other things: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 6:20 PM
Heat’s Oladipo, who remains on a 15-minute time restriction, expresses appreciation for Pat Riley, excitement about pairing with Herro, discusses other things: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 6:20 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges and Cam Payne getting some shots up pic.twitter.com/Rdfv2FsESe – 6:19 PM
Mikal Bridges and Cam Payne getting some shots up pic.twitter.com/Rdfv2FsESe – 6:19 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Erik Spoelstra comments on Haywood Highsmith #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 6:19 PM
Erik Spoelstra comments on Haywood Highsmith #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 6:19 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra was asked before the game whether there’s any change to Victor Oladipo’s minutes restriction of 15 minutes: “Nope. Same. I’m going to give that same answer for a while.” – 6:17 PM
Erik Spoelstra was asked before the game whether there’s any change to Victor Oladipo’s minutes restriction of 15 minutes: “Nope. Same. I’m going to give that same answer for a while.” – 6:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said Devin Booker brought some energy to the film session and was excited and gratefully to be back.
He also said he has to monitor his minutes as Booker has played mid to high 30 minutes. Will go by feel in, saying he’ll have to “govern” Booker’s minutes. #Suns pic.twitter.com/18jvrSOeZN – 6:10 PM
Monty Williams said Devin Booker brought some energy to the film session and was excited and gratefully to be back.
He also said he has to monitor his minutes as Booker has played mid to high 30 minutes. Will go by feel in, saying he’ll have to “govern” Booker’s minutes. #Suns pic.twitter.com/18jvrSOeZN – 6:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“We know how much he means to our team.”
Monty Williams said it’s good. to get Devin Booker back and the team had a good film session this morning.
In terms of minutes, Monty said they’ll play it like they normally do when Book has had situations like this – 6:04 PM
“We know how much he means to our team.”
Monty Williams said it’s good. to get Devin Booker back and the team had a good film session this morning.
In terms of minutes, Monty said they’ll play it like they normally do when Book has had situations like this – 6:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams said it will be his usual call on minutes for Devin Booker where he will keep an eye on him. Noted it will be tough to reach 35+ tonight, tho. – 6:04 PM
Monty Williams said it will be his usual call on minutes for Devin Booker where he will keep an eye on him. Noted it will be tough to reach 35+ tonight, tho. – 6:04 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Jimmy Butler out tonight vs. Suns but the Heat are used to these situations this season #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 5:58 PM
Jimmy Butler out tonight vs. Suns but the Heat are used to these situations this season #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 5:58 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Heat say Jimmy Butler (illness) has been ruled out of tonight’s game against Phoenix.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:56 PM
The Heat say Jimmy Butler (illness) has been ruled out of tonight’s game against Phoenix.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:56 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Heat say Jimmy Butler (illness) has been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Suns. – 5:55 PM
Heat say Jimmy Butler (illness) has been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Suns. – 5:55 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#PHXvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (illness) has been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Suns. – 5:55 PM
#PHXvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (illness) has been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Suns. – 5:55 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
So just like that, Gabe Vincent could be back to getting a good amount of PT
Feels like Caleb slots into starting spot – 5:55 PM
So just like that, Gabe Vincent could be back to getting a good amount of PT
Feels like Caleb slots into starting spot – 5:55 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra talks about Devin Booker and Tyler Herro:
“He’s been a great mentor and resource for Tyler heading back to college.”
Asked about the comparisons:
“I can see the comparisons. I don’t like to get into the comparisons.”
Mentions Kentucky mafia – 5:52 PM
Erik Spoelstra talks about Devin Booker and Tyler Herro:
“He’s been a great mentor and resource for Tyler heading back to college.”
Asked about the comparisons:
“I can see the comparisons. I don’t like to get into the comparisons.”
Mentions Kentucky mafia – 5:52 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra reiterated what he said Monday: Victor Oladipo is 15-minute Victor Oladipo, “Same. And I’m gonna give that same answer for a while.” – 5:52 PM
Erik Spoelstra reiterated what he said Monday: Victor Oladipo is 15-minute Victor Oladipo, “Same. And I’m gonna give that same answer for a while.” – 5:52 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
No Jimmy Butler for the Heat against the Suns, per head coach Erik Spoelstra – 5:50 PM
No Jimmy Butler for the Heat against the Suns, per head coach Erik Spoelstra – 5:50 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Spo asked if he plans to use Victor Oladipo differently tonight.
“Nope. Same. And I’m gonna give that same answer for a while.” – 5:50 PM
Spo asked if he plans to use Victor Oladipo differently tonight.
“Nope. Same. And I’m gonna give that same answer for a while.” – 5:50 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Jimmy Butler is out tonight vs. Suns #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 5:50 PM
Jimmy Butler is out tonight vs. Suns #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 5:50 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler (sinus congestion) will not play tonight vs. Suns.
Caleb Martin will play. – 5:49 PM
Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler (sinus congestion) will not play tonight vs. Suns.
Caleb Martin will play. – 5:49 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Heat status updates for tonight vs. Suns
Jimmy Butler (sinus congestion): Out.
Caleb Martin (sore Achilles): Playing.
Markieff Morris, Kyle Guy, Javonte Smart also out. – 5:49 PM
Heat status updates for tonight vs. Suns
Jimmy Butler (sinus congestion): Out.
Caleb Martin (sore Achilles): Playing.
Markieff Morris, Kyle Guy, Javonte Smart also out. – 5:49 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler (sinus congestion) is out for tonight’s game vs. Suns. – 5:48 PM
Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler (sinus congestion) is out for tonight’s game vs. Suns. – 5:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Duncan Robinson for 3.
Went 8-of-16 from deep in #Heat win in Phoenix. #Suns. pic.twitter.com/Q52WwYzSy0 – 5:47 PM
Duncan Robinson for 3.
Went 8-of-16 from deep in #Heat win in Phoenix. #Suns. pic.twitter.com/Q52WwYzSy0 – 5:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
This is what Deandre Ayton has to defend:
Bam Adebayo off the bounce. #Suns #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/S44fextKGp – 5:38 PM
This is what Deandre Ayton has to defend:
Bam Adebayo off the bounce. #Suns #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/S44fextKGp – 5:38 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA Power Rankings: Suns hang on to top spot but Celtics, 76ers gaining nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/09/nba… – 5:33 PM
NBA Power Rankings: Suns hang on to top spot but Celtics, 76ers gaining nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/09/nba… – 5:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ish Wainright hitting shots other the infrared lights. #Suns pic.twitter.com/0WsJXVQcqk – 5:32 PM
Ish Wainright hitting shots other the infrared lights. #Suns pic.twitter.com/0WsJXVQcqk – 5:32 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Heat’s Tyler Herro likens pairing with Victor Oladipo to working alongside Goran Dragic. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:09 PM
From earlier — Heat’s Tyler Herro likens pairing with Victor Oladipo to working alongside Goran Dragic. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:09 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — All the Heat are asking of Victor Oladipo is 15 minutes of fame per game sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:09 PM
From earlier — All the Heat are asking of Victor Oladipo is 15 minutes of fame per game sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:09 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: How much is enough for Heat, Erik Spoelstra? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:09 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: How much is enough for Heat, Erik Spoelstra? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:09 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Greetings from Miami, where the top two teams in the NBA (by conference) meet tonight. The Heat’s Jimmy Butler is questionable, due to ‘sinus congestion.’ The Suns’ Devin Booker returns from the league’s COVID protocol. We’ll see if he was stuffy too. @The Athletic – 5:03 PM
Greetings from Miami, where the top two teams in the NBA (by conference) meet tonight. The Heat’s Jimmy Butler is questionable, due to ‘sinus congestion.’ The Suns’ Devin Booker returns from the league’s COVID protocol. We’ll see if he was stuffy too. @The Athletic – 5:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got some sleep.
Not a lot, but enough.
Headed to the arena.
#Suns at #HEATCulture with Devin Booker back and on #ESPN.
Let’s do this. pic.twitter.com/020i9cvozu – 4:47 PM
Got some sleep.
Not a lot, but enough.
Headed to the arena.
#Suns at #HEATCulture with Devin Booker back and on #ESPN.
Let’s do this. pic.twitter.com/020i9cvozu – 4:47 PM
Mark Woods @markbritball
London Lions defeat Bristol Flyers 85-81 in the 2nd leg of their BBL Trophy semi-final, 166-142 on aggregate, and book a final with Cheshire Phoenix in Glasgow later this month. – 4:19 PM
London Lions defeat Bristol Flyers 85-81 in the 2nd leg of their BBL Trophy semi-final, 166-142 on aggregate, and book a final with Cheshire Phoenix in Glasgow later this month. – 4:19 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Herro, asked by national scribe today about whether he feels like he’s making a statement about making strong case for winning 6th Man of Year: “I feel like I’ve been making statements all year.”miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 3:41 PM
Herro, asked by national scribe today about whether he feels like he’s making a statement about making strong case for winning 6th Man of Year: “I feel like I’ve been making statements all year.”miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 3:41 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Top of the West vs Top of the East
Who’s playing, how to watch and more notes on tonight’s showdown with Phoenix ⬇️ – 3:41 PM
Top of the West vs Top of the East
Who’s playing, how to watch and more notes on tonight’s showdown with Phoenix ⬇️ – 3:41 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As Heat and Suns face off tonight, Tyler Herro says Devin Booker remains a player he studies and watches closely miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 3:35 PM
As Heat and Suns face off tonight, Tyler Herro says Devin Booker remains a player he studies and watches closely miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 3:35 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The Suns clinch a playoff spot today with a win or Timberwolves loss, per @NBAPR – 3:23 PM
The Suns clinch a playoff spot today with a win or Timberwolves loss, per @NBAPR – 3:23 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Join us for International Night presented by @tanduayrhumph on March 11 at 7PM!
The first 2,500 fans ages 21+ will receive a Suns International T-Shirt 👕
🎟️: https://t.co/1NzvwifZeO pic.twitter.com/Tdn8afFwpv – 3:19 PM
Join us for International Night presented by @tanduayrhumph on March 11 at 7PM!
The first 2,500 fans ages 21+ will receive a Suns International T-Shirt 👕
🎟️: https://t.co/1NzvwifZeO pic.twitter.com/Tdn8afFwpv – 3:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder can help Thunder legends Chris Paul, Cam Payne, and the suns tonight. pic.twitter.com/5Kr4zoIKWy – 3:07 PM
The Thunder can help Thunder legends Chris Paul, Cam Payne, and the suns tonight. pic.twitter.com/5Kr4zoIKWy – 3:07 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
UM basketball coach Jim Larranaga now signed through 2025-26 after today’s 2-year contract extension. First big move by new AD Dan Radakovich, whose body of work at Clemson suggests he will be able to raise a lot of money and upgrade facilities at Miami. – 2:41 PM
UM basketball coach Jim Larranaga now signed through 2025-26 after today’s 2-year contract extension. First big move by new AD Dan Radakovich, whose body of work at Clemson suggests he will be able to raise a lot of money and upgrade facilities at Miami. – 2:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Cam Johnson (right quad contusion) is still out for the Suns tonight vs. the Heat.
Jimmy Butler (sinus/congestion) and Caleb Martin (left achilles soreness) are both questionable for Miami. – 2:21 PM
Cam Johnson (right quad contusion) is still out for the Suns tonight vs. the Heat.
Jimmy Butler (sinus/congestion) and Caleb Martin (left achilles soreness) are both questionable for Miami. – 2:21 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Since the All Star break, the Heat have a 123 offensive rating with Tyler Herro on the floor and a 103 rating when he’s off
Caleb Martin’s on/off numbers have also been absurd
That bench unit is something – 2:11 PM
Since the All Star break, the Heat have a 123 offensive rating with Tyler Herro on the floor and a 103 rating when he’s off
Caleb Martin’s on/off numbers have also been absurd
That bench unit is something – 2:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Landry Shamet turning his season around, how his teammates have helped, and what his post-All-Star hot streak means for the Suns moving forward: https://t.co/Q97xhZOYbJ pic.twitter.com/Qohln99Gw9 – 2:09 PM
On Landry Shamet turning his season around, how his teammates have helped, and what his post-All-Star hot streak means for the Suns moving forward: https://t.co/Q97xhZOYbJ pic.twitter.com/Qohln99Gw9 – 2:09 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Miami has given 72-year-old Jim Larranga a two-year extension through the 2025-26 season, school announced. First reported by Blue Hen @jeffborzello. – 2:08 PM
Miami has given 72-year-old Jim Larranga a two-year extension through the 2025-26 season, school announced. First reported by Blue Hen @jeffborzello. – 2:08 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Tyler Herro likens pairing with Victor Oladipo to working alongside Goran Dragic. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: Herro on Devin Booker, and Herro on Aaron Rodgers. – 2:02 PM
Heat’s Tyler Herro likens pairing with Victor Oladipo to working alongside Goran Dragic. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: Herro on Devin Booker, and Herro on Aaron Rodgers. – 2:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Suns will be without Cam Johnson (quad contusion), Frank Kaminsky (knee stress reaction), Chris Paul (thumb fracture) and Dario Saric (ACL tear) on the second night of a back-to-back tonight vs. Heat. Devin Booker is available. – 2:02 PM
The Suns will be without Cam Johnson (quad contusion), Frank Kaminsky (knee stress reaction), Chris Paul (thumb fracture) and Dario Saric (ACL tear) on the second night of a back-to-back tonight vs. Heat. Devin Booker is available. – 2:02 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Tyler Herro when asked if his recent scoring surge (25.9 PPG on 54% shooting since the All-Star break) is him making a statement to win Sixth Man of the Year:
“I feel like I’ve been making statements all year.” pic.twitter.com/YUN3iiCsIt – 1:39 PM
Tyler Herro when asked if his recent scoring surge (25.9 PPG on 54% shooting since the All-Star break) is him making a statement to win Sixth Man of the Year:
“I feel like I’ve been making statements all year.” pic.twitter.com/YUN3iiCsIt – 1:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The no. 1 seeds play each other tonight.
They are the only 2 teams with both a top 7 offense and defense this season.
Also, Booker is back. pic.twitter.com/zXIbnLbFfh – 1:39 PM
The no. 1 seeds play each other tonight.
They are the only 2 teams with both a top 7 offense and defense this season.
Also, Booker is back. pic.twitter.com/zXIbnLbFfh – 1:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns All-Star Devin Booker available to play Wednesday at Miami in showdown of top teams in West, East https://t.co/5axZ7HbLYH via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/LjLuTs1gw9 – 1:34 PM
#Suns All-Star Devin Booker available to play Wednesday at Miami in showdown of top teams in West, East https://t.co/5axZ7HbLYH via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/LjLuTs1gw9 – 1:34 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: As Heat and Suns face off tonight, Tyler Herro says Devin Booker remains a player he studies and watches a lot miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “He was somebody that I watched a lot, especially throughout that playoff run. How he’s working the midrange, getting to his spots.” – 1:33 PM
NEW: As Heat and Suns face off tonight, Tyler Herro says Devin Booker remains a player he studies and watches a lot miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “He was somebody that I watched a lot, especially throughout that playoff run. How he’s working the midrange, getting to his spots.” – 1:33 PM