PHOENIX, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Amare Stoudemire scored in 34 points and Shawn Marion had 26 points, 11 rebounds and five steals Tuesday as the Phoenix Suns beat the Miami Heat, 122-107.
Joe Johnson added 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists for the Suns, who have won seven in a row and 18 of their last 19 games.
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Shaquille O'Neal paced Miami with 34 points and 11 rebounds. Dwyane Wade had 23 points and eight assists for the Heat, who have lost two straight after winning 16-of-17.
The Suns used an 18-6 burst to grab a 36-21 lead with 1:16 left in the first quarter. Phoenix led 40-25 after 12 minutes in the fifth consecutive game that the Suns have scored at least 32 points in the opening period.
