Miami Heat Defeat Phoenix Suns 111-102
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Mortgage Matchup Center
Miami Heat 111, Phoenix Suns 102, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
The next free pick, for your email
Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.
or by email
Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick
One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.
Quick answers
Who won Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns?
Miami Heat beat Phoenix Suns 111-102 at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 25, 2026.
Who was favored in Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns?
Phoenix Suns were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The underdog won.
In a competitive matchup, the Miami Heat defeated the Phoenix Suns 111-102 at the Mortgage Matchup Center on January 25, 2026. This victory marks the Heat's third consecutive win against the Suns in their current series, extending their dominance with a 2-0 record this season.
The Suns entered the game with a home record of 27-19, while the Heat had an away record of 25-22. Phoenix had been struggling recently, holding a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak following their loss to the Atlanta Hawks just two days prior. In that game, they scored an average of 111.5 points while allowing 106.9 points per game over their last ten outings. Their recent form included notable wins against the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets, but they faced challenges against the Heat in their previous meeting on January 14, where they lost 121-127.
On the other hand, the Miami Heat had a mixed record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games leading up to this match, but they came into this game with momentum, having just defeated the Utah Jazz 147-116. The Heat's scoring average over their last ten games was 107.3 points, with an average of 110.2 points allowed. Their recent form featured a strong win against the Sacramento Kings and a tough loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
The matchup was expected to be closely contested, with the betting market indicating the Suns as 4.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a total set at 225.5 points. The odds reflected the Suns' home advantage, but the Heat's recent successes against them created an intriguing dynamic.
In terms of injuries, both teams had key players listed as day-to-day. The Suns were without CJ Huntley and Mark Williams, both dealing with hamstring and foot issues, respectively. The Heat faced similar challenges with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner all listed as day-to-day due to various ailments.
The game itself unfolded with Miami establishing control, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the Suns significantly. Key scoring plays included a 28-foot three-pointer from Collin Gillespie, which pushed Miami's lead to 107-94, and a driving floating jump shot from Jamaree Bouyea that further solidified their advantage. The Suns attempted to rally, but they were unable to close the gap sufficiently.
With this win, the Heat not only secured a crucial victory but also continued their positive trajectory against the Suns this season, reinforcing their competitive edge in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PHX -4.5 | 225.5 o -115 / u -105 | Miami Heat +150 · Phoenix Suns -180 |
Injury report
- CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
- Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
- Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
- Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
- Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
- Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
- Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat
Leaders
- PointsDillon Brooks26Phoenix Suns
- AssistsRoyce O'Neale5Phoenix Suns
- ReboundsMark Williams8Phoenix Suns
- PointsBam Adebayo22Miami Heat
- AssistsJaime Jaquez Jr.6Miami Heat
- ReboundsNorman Powell10Miami Heat
Recent form
Phoenix Suns
Last 10: 6-4Streak L1111.5 scored · 106.9 allowed per game2-0 at home
- L103-110at Atlanta HawksJan 24
- W116-110at Philadelphia 76ersJan 21
- W126-117at Brooklyn NetsJan 20
- W106-99at New York KnicksJan 18
- L105-108at Detroit PistonsJan 16
- L121-127at Miami HeatJan 14
- W112-93vs Washington WizardsJan 12
- W112-107vs New York KnicksJan 10
- W117-98at Memphis GrizzliesJan 8
- L97-100at Houston RocketsJan 6
Miami Heat
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak W1107.3 scored · 110.2 allowed per game2-4 away
- W147-116at Utah JazzJan 25
- L110-127at Portland Trail BlazersJan 23
- W130-117at Sacramento KingsJan 21
- L112-135at Golden State WarriorsJan 20
- W122-120vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 18
- L114-119vs Boston CelticsJan 16
- W127-121vs Phoenix SunsJan 14
- L112-124at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 12
- L99-123at Indiana PacersJan 11
- D0-0at Chicago BullsJan 9
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Miami Heat | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-93 | 37-100 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 9-35 | 7-35 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 20 |
| Free throws | 24-29 | 21-26 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 59 | 56 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 41 | 35 |
| Assists | 21 | 14 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 54 | 50 |
| Fouls | 21 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 85 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter75-65Kasparas Jakucionis makes 23-foot running pullup jump shot (Norman Powell assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-67Oso Ighodaro makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter75-69Dillon Brooks makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 3rd Quarter75-71Isaiah Livers makes alley oop layup (Oso Ighodaro assists)
- 3rd Quarter78-71Nikola Jovic makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kasparas Jakucionis assists)
- 3rd Quarter78-73Oso Ighodaro makes layup (Grayson Allen assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-73Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter80-73Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter80-74Jamaree Bouyea makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-74Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter82-77Isaiah Livers makes 34-foot three point jumper (Jordan Goodwin assists)
- 4th Quarter84-77Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter87-77Bam Adebayo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter89-77Dru Smith makes running layup (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter89-79Dillon Brooks makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 4th Quarter89-80Grayson Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-80Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter91-82Mark Williams makes layup (Dillon Brooks assists)
- 4th Quarter91-83Mark Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter92-83Bam Adebayo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-83Bam Adebayo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-83Dru Smith makes 23-foot three point jumper (Simone Fontecchio assists)
- 4th Quarter98-83Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter101-83Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Simone Fontecchio assists)
- 4th Quarter101-84Royce O'Neale makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter101-85Royce O'Neale makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-85Pelle Larsson makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter103-87Dillon Brooks makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter103-89Dillon Brooks makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter105-89Pelle Larsson makes 2-foot running dunk (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter105-91Jordan Goodwin makes two point shot (Royce O'Neale assists)
- 4th Quarter107-91Pelle Larsson makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter107-94Collin Gillespie makes 28-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter109-94Dru Smith makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter109-96Jamaree Bouyea makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter109-97Khaman Maluach makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-98Khaman Maluach makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-98Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 5-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter111-100Ryan Dunn makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter111-102Ryan Dunn makes tip shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Phoenix Suns, below favours Miami Heat.
Venue
- Mortgage Matchup CenterPhoenix, AZ
- Attendance17071
- OfficialsBrian Forte, Jacyn Goble, Phenizee Ransom
Elsewhere
- NBA offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previews by team
- Atlanta Hawks offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview
- Tony Parker: 'Super happy' when he saw Patty Mills arrive
- 2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
- NBA punishes Clippers after Kawhi investigation: Top questions
- Shelburne: 'Extremely severe punishments' on Steve Ballmer, Clippers