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Adebayo and Butler officiated the Heat derby against the Suns
With individual results going 24-10 in the last 8 minutes, with Adebayo – Butler playing a central role on offense and defense, the Heat prevailed with the Suns 113-112 in a true derby.
The Heat celebrated a narrow 113-112 win over the Suns in Miami. The hosts went to victory with a 24-10 run in the last 8 minutes, with Bam Adebayo scoring 12 of his 30 points in that span.
Jimmy Butler was also pivotal as, in addition to 16 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists, he also made a crucial block on 6’2″ Devin Booker before the final horn sounded. The Suns leader recaptured the ball after Butler’s stop. stood for three up, but could not find the target.
THE DODECALPTA: 35-31, 58-57, 84-89, 113-112
BLOW: Butler 16 (5/12 shots, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block) , Antebayo 30 (9/17 2-pointers, 0/1 3-pointers, 12/14 shots, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal) , Lowry 15 (2/5 3-pointers, 3 rebounds, 6 assists), Vincent 10 (2/5 3-pointers, 4 rebounds, 4 assists), Robinson 10 (2/6 3-pointers), Struss 5 (1 ), Dedmon 12 (2)
CHANCE: Bridges 15 (1), Eaton 16 (12 rebounds), Booker 25 (9/15 2-pointers, 2/7 3-pointers, 1/2 shots, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals), Craig 10 (9 rebounds), Okoji, Bigiobo, Landal 2, Payne 9 (1/6 threes, 5 assists), Washington 21 (5/8 threes), Lee 14 (4/7 threes)
Source: sport 24
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