Miami Heat Struggle to Close Games, Fall to Phoenix Suns

Despite strong first-half performances, the Heat have lost three games after holding double-digit leads in the second half.

The Miami Heat have started the season 3-4, struggling to maintain leads in the second half of games.
The Heat held a 15-point lead against the Phoenix Suns but lost 115-112 after failing to score on their final possession.
Bam Adebayo had a challenging shooting night, making only 5 of 21 shots, though he contributed with 12 rebounds, six assists, and five steals.
The Heat have been outscored significantly in the third quarter, which has been a persistent issue this season.
The team is 0-3 against playoff teams from last season and faces a challenging six-game road trip ahead.