- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: Kaseya Center in Miami, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Phoenix Suns (24-15) are set to visit Kaseya Center on Tuesday for a duel against the Miami Heat (20-19).
In their previous game, the Suns faced off against the Wizards and claimed victory with a score of 112-93. Phoenix performed well, achieving a field goal success rate of 42.1% (40 out of 95 attempts) and sinking 17 from 52 three-point efforts. At the free-throw line, the Suns converted 15 out of 19 shots, resulting in a 78.9% accuracy. On the boards, they secured 51 rebounds, with 15 of them being offensive. Additionally, they recorded 32 assists, forced 23 turnovers, and garnered 11 steals. Defensively, Phoenix held the Wizards to a 39.5% shooting rate (34 of 86). Washington managed 22 assists and had 9 steals, while securing 49 total rebounds (12 offensive, 37 defensive) and making 7 blocks. The Wizards were flawless from the free-throw line, going 18 for 18, and made 7 out of 30 long-range attempts. The Suns committed 19 personal fouls compared to the Wizards’ 16.
Royce O’Neale made significant contributions, scoring 19 points with an impressive shooting rate of 60.0% (6 out of 10). He played 25 minutes and contributed with 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
This season, Phoenix boasts a record of 24-15. The team averages 15.5 turnovers per game and commits 21.8 personal fouls. They excel in rebounding with an average of 43.5 boards per game and have recorded 993 assists this year, placing them 19th in the league. Their three-point shooting stands at 36.3% (563 of 1,549) and they hit 79.5% of their free throws. The Suns score an average of 114.7 points per game (22nd in the league) while shooting at a rate of 46.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Suns force an impressive 17.2 turnovers per game and draw 19.5 fouls. They allow a 34.9% conversion rate on three-point shots and rank 5th in the league for fewest points allowed per game (111.8). Opponents shoot 46.7% (1,565 of 3,351) against them and they concede an average of 43.2 rebounds and 961 assists this season, placing them 3rd in the league for assists allowed.
On the other hand, the Heat are coming off a loss, falling to the Thunder by a score of 124-112. Miami gathered a total of 37 rebounds (32 defensive and 5 offensive) but struggled with 23 turnovers while achieving 9 steals. The Thunder committed 18 fouls, allowing Miami 13 free-throw attempts, of which they made 7 for a low 53.8% success rate. The Heat excelled from beyond the arc, making 17 of 32 attempts (53.1%), and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 53.7% (44 of 82). Defensively, Miami allowed the Thunder to convert 50.5% of their field goals (47 of 93) and struggled from three-point range, permitting the Thunder to shoot 29.4% (10 of 34). Miami also allowed 46 total rebounds to Oklahoma City (14 on the offensive side).
Andrew Wiggins was a standout player for the Heat, scoring 23 points with a field goal percentage of 50.0% (8 of 16). He contributed 5 rebounds and 3 assists during his 37 minutes on the court.
Miami’s current season record is 20-19. The Heat average 19.1 personal fouls per game and enjoy a high free-throw percentage of 79.0%. They register 28.6 assists per game (7th in the league) while committing 14.7 turnovers. With a total of 4,655 points this year, Miami averages 119.4 points per game and collects 45.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 46.9% from the field, ranking 16th in the league.
Defensively, Miami allows a 34.5% shooting rate on three-pointers (540 of 1,564) and has seen opponents shoot 80.3% from the free-throw line. They concede averages of 27.3 assists and 47.4 rebounds per game, placing them 20th and 28th in the NBA respectively. The Heat rank 22nd in the league for points allowed per game, surrendering 117.7. They force 16.2 turnovers on average and permit opponents to shoot 46.0% from the field, placing them 6th in the league.
Which team is poised to come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Prediction: Opt for Phoenix
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