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Norman Powell scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat held on for a 116-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

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The Phoenix Suns continued their five-game homestand with a 114-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Jan. 29, before a sellout crowd of 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

FG 43-91 48-103 Field Goal % 47 47 3PT 20-41 11-33 Three Point % 49 33 FT 17-18 14-16 Free Throw % 94 88 Rebounds 45 50 Offensive Rebounds 8 13 Defensive Rebounds 37 37 Assists 28 26 Steals 4 7 Blocks...