- Matchup: Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network
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The Phoenix Suns (27-17) are set to host the Miami Heat (23-22) at the Mortgage Matchup Center this Sunday.
In their previous outing, the Heat faced the Trail Blazers and suffered a defeat with a score of 127-110. Miami concluded the game shooting 45.7% from the field (43 out of 94) and managed 9 successful three-pointers out of 45 attempts. At the free throw line, they were effective, converting 15 of 19 shots (78.9%). On the boards, Miami secured 40 total rebounds, including 14 offensive ones, and dished out 24 assists while forcing 20 turnovers from the opponent and achieving 14 steals. Defensively, the Heat allowed the Trail Blazers to shoot 50.0% overall, making 48 of 96 attempts. Portland registered 23 assists and 8 steals during the match, with a total of 50 rebounds (14 offensive and 36 defensive) and 8 blocks. Additionally, Portland made 11 out of 13 free throws (84.6%) and nailed 20 of their 50 attempts from beyond the arc, while both teams committed 17 fouls.
Bam Adebayo was instrumental in the Heat’s performance. He shot 54.2% from the floor, contributing 2 assists, while logging 37 minutes and securing 10 rebounds. Adebayo tallied 32 points on 13 of 24 shooting.
The Heat enter this matchup with a 23-22 record for the season. They average 119.3 points per game (ranked 4th) with a shooting percentage of 46.5% from the field. Miami’s three-point shooting stands at 36.5% (599 out of 1,639) and they convert 78.6% of free throw attempts. Collectively, they average 45.5 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,287 assists, positioning them 6th in the NBA. The team averages 14.3 turnovers and commits 18.8 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Heat are forcing an average of 16.0 turnovers per game while drawing 20.2 personal fouls. They concede 35.1% on three-point shots and rank 24th in points allowed per game (118.4). Miami allows a field goal percentage of 46.4% (1,945 of 4,196) and gives up 47.5 rebounds per game. They rank 22nd in the league for surrendered assists, totaling 1,222 this season.
In their last game, the Suns secured a 116-110 victory against the 76ers. Phoenix allowed Philadelphia to corral 49 total rebounds (18 offensive) and shot 32.4% from three-point range, making 11 of 34 attempts. The Suns converted 21 out of 27 free throws (77.8%), permitting the 76ers to shoot 39 of 93 from the field (41.9%). For their part, Phoenix finished with 40 out of 92 from the floor, good for 43.5%, and drained 16 out of 39 three-point shots (41.0%). They were perfect at the charity stripe, sinking all 20 attempts. The 76ers recorded 15 fouls, sending the Suns to the line for those 20 attempts, and committing 16 turnovers with 6 steals. Phoenix retrieved 27 defensive boards with 15 offensive ones for a total of 42 in this matchup.
Devin Booker played a pivotal role for the Suns, scoring 27 points on 9 of 23 shooting, securing 3 rebounds, and providing 4 assists over 34 minutes.
The Suns currently hold a 27-17 record this season. Offensively, they shoot 46.2% from the field, ranking 23rd in the league, and have accumulated 5,046 points (114.7 per game). They average 43.2 rebounds per game and distribute the ball for 25.3 assists (20th in the NBA). However, they also average 15.4 turnovers and commit 21.7 personal fouls every contest, while achieving an 80.0% success rate at the free throw line.
On defense, the Suns limit opponents to 34.7% on three-point attempts (540 of 1,555), while foes convert 78.8% from the charity stripe. They allow an average of 24.6 assists and 43.3 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 11th, respectively. Phoenix is 5th in the league for points allowed per game at 111.8, forcing an average of 16.9 turnovers while permitting 46.7% shooting from the field (14th overall).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Recommendation: Take Phoenix
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