The Golden State Warriors continued their remarkable turnaround Thursday night, defeating the Miami Heat 120–100 at Chase Center to extend their winning streak to six games.
Stephen Curry led the charge with 29 points and six three-pointers, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Draymond Green orchestrated Golden State’s offense with a season-high 11 assists.
Miami received 22 points and eight assists from Davion Mitchell, while Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 20 points and 14 rebounds. However, the Heat had no answer for Golden State’s second-half surge.
After opening the season with three consecutive losses, the Warriors have now climbed to 6–3.
First Quarter: Miami Establishes Early Control
The Heat came out with greater offensive rhythm, using a 10–2 run to establish an early advantage.
Golden State struggled to find consistent scoring opportunities, particularly from Curry, who endured an unusually cold start from the field.
However, Curry still delivered a historic moment. His three-pointer with 7:03 remaining moved him past Oscar Robertson into 17th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Miami maintained its advantage through the opening period, taking a 29–26 lead into the second quarter.
Second Quarter: Warriors Battle Back to Even the Score
The second quarter developed into a back-and-forth contest, with Golden State repeatedly threatening to take control before Miami responded.
Ryan Conwell connected from beyond the arc to put the Heat ahead 41–38 with 5:58 remaining.
Miami subsequently extended its advantage, but the Warriors responded with an important 8–0 run over a 96-second stretch late in the half, turning a 51–45 deficit into a 53–51 lead.
The Heat managed to pull level before halftime, sending both teams into the locker room tied at 53.
Despite the Warriors remaining competitive, Curry had scored on just two of his first ten field-goal attempts. Golden State needed considerably more from its superstar to separate itself from Miami.
Third Quarter: Curry Takes Over as Golden State Explodes
Miami briefly appeared ready to seize control after halftime.
Giannis Antetokounmpo converted a three-point play, and Klay Thompson followed with a pull-up jumper to give the Heat a 61–58 advantage with 9:54 remaining.
But Curry was about to completely change the game.
The Warriors superstar drilled a three-pointer with 8:20 remaining to put Golden State ahead 64–61. Thompson answered with a three of his own, tying the contest at 64.
That would prove to be Miami’s last meaningful moment of resistance.
Curry immediately attacked the basket to restore Golden State’s advantage before connecting from beyond the arc again with 6:55 remaining, extending the lead to 69–64.
The Warriors continued pouring it on, completing a devastating 12–0 run that transformed a 64–64 tie into a 76–64 advantage.
Curry scored eight points during that unanswered stretch, while Golden State’s defense prevented Miami from establishing any offensive rhythm.
By the time the quarter ended, the Warriors had outscored Miami 38–23 and carried a commanding 91–76 lead into the fourth.
The decisive stretch was part of a larger 26–9 Golden State run that completely changed the complexion of the contest.
Fourth Quarter: Warriors Finish the Job
With Golden State firmly in control, Miami needed a substantial comeback to threaten the home team.
Davion Mitchell attempted to provide that spark, scoring 16 of his 22 points in the final period. However, his individual production did little to reduce the deficit.
Golden State continued generating quality opportunities through its ball movement, with Green reaching double-digit assists early in the fourth quarter.
Curry remained efficient after his third-quarter explosion, while the Warriors’ supporting cast ensured Miami never seriously threatened another comeback.
Georges Niang provided 13 points off the bench, and Golden State’s reserves collectively outscored Miami’s bench 53–27.
With the outcome decided, Curry received additional rest rather than pursuing a fourth consecutive 30-point performance.
Golden State closed out the contest 120–100, securing its sixth straight victory.
Final Thoughts: Golden State Is Finding Its Identity
Six consecutive victories after an 0–3 start represent an impressive turnaround for the Warriors.
Curry remains the engine of their offense, but this victory demonstrated the importance of the supporting cast. Green’s 11 assists, Lendeborg’s versatility and the production from Golden State’s reserves all contributed to a convincing performance.
The Warriors finished with 36 assists, shot 52.5% from the field and outscored Miami 50–32 in the paint.
For the Heat, the struggles continue despite respectable performances from Mitchell, Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Miami falls to 3–6, with its inability to contain Golden State’s third-quarter offense proving particularly costly.
The Warriors, meanwhile, are beginning to look like a team capable of making serious noise in the Western Conference.
Final Score: Golden State Warriors 120, Miami Heat 100.
Final Score: Golden State Warriors 120, Miami Heat 100
Updated Records:
- Golden State Warriors: 6–3 (6-game winning streak)
- Miami Heat: 3–6
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