PHOENIX — In a thrilling matchup, Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a comeback victory over the Miami Heat, scoring 32 points on Wednesday night. Jusuf Nurkic also made a significant contribution with 20 points and 18 rebounds, as the Suns overcame a 15-point disadvantage, ultimately winning 115-112 and extending their winning streak to six games.
During the game, the Suns found themselves trailing 79-64 in the third quarter but mounted an impressive comeback, finishing the period with a 15-3 run that narrowed the Heat’s lead to just three points. The fourth quarter remained competitive, and a clutch jumper from Durant with 16 seconds left on the clock secured a four-point edge for Phoenix.
Devin Booker added to the Suns’ success with 22 points and nine assists. The team’s performance has been close in recent games, with five of their last six victories coming by a margin of six points or less. In a tense finish, Booker netted one of two free throws with only 4.8 seconds remaining, providing the Heat with a late opportunity to equalize. However, Miami failed to get off a shot before the final buzzer sounded.
In addition to Durant and Booker, Grayson Allen contributed 12 points, while Tyus Jones matched Booker’s assists total with nine. On the opposing side, Tyler Herro was the leading scorer for the Heat, finishing the game with 28 points. Haywood Highsmith, coming off the bench, scored 19 points, and Jimmy Butler provided 15. Bam Adebayo recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, although his shooting performance was below expectations at 5 of 21 from the field, with three of his makes coming from dunks.
One notable moment in the game was when Bradley Beal’s pivotal 3-pointer gave the Suns a permanent lead at 106-103 with just under four minutes to play. Although Beal faced some challenges in the first half, ultimately finishing the game with seven points due to foul issues, his three-pointer proved to be a key turning point.
An important statistic from the game highlights the Suns’ 7-1 start, which ties the franchise’s best beginning to a season. This achievement matches records set in the 1980-81, 2000-01, and 2009-10 seasons.
Looking ahead, both teams will take to the road for their next matches on Friday. The Miami Heat will head to Denver, while the Phoenix Suns will travel to Dallas.