Heat take to the court against Marbury and the Suns 11.22.2003
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On Thursday, Shawn Marion led seven Phoenix players in double figures with 16 points, as the Suns spoiled Johnny Davis’ Magic coaching debut with a 96-89 victory over Orlando in front of their home crowd.
Stephon Marbury added 14 points and 11 assists for the Suns, who have won two straight following a three-game losing streak.
The Suns have not scored 100 points in any of their 11 games this season, matching a franchise record to start a season. The 1996-97 Phoenix team also went the first 11 games without reaching the 100-point plateau.
Phoenix hit 51 percent of its shots against the Magic.
The Suns are 4-3 as the host this season.
The Heat fell to Golden State, 101-91, on Friday at the Arena.
Lamar Odom delivered 20 points and eight rebounds for the Heat, who have lost two straight and three of their last four.
Miami took a 53-52 lead on Brian Grant’s 19-foot jumper less than a minute into the quarter.
The Warriors then used a 29-10 run to build its biggest lead of the game. Erick Dampier’s layup with 1:37 left in the third gave them a commanding 81-63 edge.
Mike Dunleavy posted seven points and Dampier registered six during the decisive flurry.
The Heat got within 99-91 in the final minute of the fourth quarter.
Miami is 1-8 on the road this season.
In 2002-03, Miami won both meetings between the two teams.
Overall, the Heat have won three in a row, while Phoenix has won six of the last 10 meetings between the two clubs.