Contenders last year, Heat, Suns battle disappointment

The Phoenix Suns are sinking fast without Devin Booker and look to stop a four-game skid when they host the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Phoenix is 2-8 without Booker this season, and he will be sidelined about three more weeks after aggravating a groin injury on Dec. 25. He had just returned froma three-game absence due to the initial injury when he left four minutes into the Christmas Day contest.

Booker has missed the