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Devin Booker's return fuels Phoenix Suns past Miami Heat in matchup of conference leaders

MIAMI -- Not that there was any doubt about this, but the Phoenix Suns are going to the playoffs.

The Suns didn't leave any doubt in a matchup of conference leaders, either.

Devin Booker scored 23 points, Mikal Bridges added 21 and the Suns shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 111-90 on Wednesday night -- becoming the first team this season to clinch a postseason berth.

"I told the guys it was one of the best defensive performances I've ever seen," Suns coach Monty Williams said.