The Phoenix Suns defeated the visiting Miami Heat, 106-86, at Phoenix Suns Arena on Tuesday.

A 34-26 first quarter in the advantage of Miami was the only time they were in this game, with Phoenix riding a 30-16 second quarter to a six-point halftime lead. They then outscored the Heat in the second half, 50-36. The Suns bench came up huge, outscoring the Heat's bench, 65-24. In addition, Phoenix out-rebounded Miami, 48-36. They did that while holding the Heat to 38 percent from the field and 21 percent from three-point range.

The Heat (28-26) were led by Jimmy Butler and his 18 points, four rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Duncan Robinson amassed 15 points, two rebounds and two assists. Bam Adebayo collected 11 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals. Goran Dragic led the bench with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists.

The Suns (39-15) were led by Deandre Ayton and his 19 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Devin Booker tallied 12 points, three rebounds and three assists Cameron Johnson led the bench with 15 points, five rebounds and two assists. Cameron Payne also provided 14 points, five rebounds and seven assists off the bench as well.

Miami has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Wednesday, playing the Denver Nuggets on the road. As for Phoenix, they stay home to face the Sacramento Kings on Thursday for their next outing.