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Phoenix @ Miami

Current Records: Phoenix 28-13; Miami 22-21

What to Know

The Miami Heat will play host again and welcome the Phoenix Suns to AmericanAirlines Arena, where tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Tuesday. Phoenix will be strutting in after a victory while the Heat will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Miami fought the good fight in their overtime game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 109-106. Power forward Kelly Olynyk had a rough afternoon: he played for 28 minutes but put up just seven points on 3-for-11 shooting.

Meanwhile, Phoenix didn't have too much trouble with the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Sunday as they won 111-94. Phoenix's center Deandre Ayton was one of the most active players for the team, picking up 26 points in addition to eight boards.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Miami is expected to win a tight contest. Now might not be the best time to take Miami against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.

The Heat are now 22-21 while the Suns sit at 28-13. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Miami have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 44.30%, which places them second in the league. But Phoenix ranks second in the league when it comes to field goal percentage, with 49% on the season. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: AmericanAirlines Arena -- Miami, Florida
  • TV: Fox Sports - Arizona
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Heat are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Suns, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Miami have won seven out of their last ten games against Phoenix.

  • Aug 08, 2020 - Phoenix 119 vs. Miami 112
  • Nov 07, 2019 - Miami 124 vs. Phoenix 108
  • Feb 25, 2019 - Phoenix 124 vs. Miami 121
  • Dec 07, 2018 - Miami 115 vs. Phoenix 98
  • Mar 05, 2018 - Miami 125 vs. Phoenix 103
  • Nov 08, 2017 - Miami 126 vs. Phoenix 115
  • Mar 21, 2017 - Miami 112 vs. Phoenix 97
  • Jan 03, 2017 - Phoenix 99 vs. Miami 90
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Miami 108 vs. Phoenix 92
  • Jan 08, 2016 - Miami 103 vs. Phoenix 95