Matt Aug - AHN Sports Editor
Miami, FL (AHN) - The Phoenix Suns improved to 4-0 after defeating previously undefeated Miami 104-96 Tuesday.
The Suns pulled away with a 29-15 scoring advantage in the final quarter. leaving the Heat with a 3-1 mark.
Steve Nash poured in 30 points and dished eight assists, while Amare Stoudemire chipped in with 16 points.
Grant Hill shot poorly, connecting on just 2-of-11 field goals, but finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Louis Amundson led a strong effort off the bench with 10 points, five rebounds and three blocked shots.
Phoenix got away with missing 10 free-throws thanks to Miami's poor field goal shooting.
Heat starters Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers combined to hit just 6-of-18 shots.
Dwayne Wade had 23 points to lead the Heat, but also just hit 7-of-18 field goals.
Phoenix turned up its defensive effort in the fourth quarter, and recorded 111blocks to just two for Miami.
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