Overview of the Game
The Miami Heat dominated the Golden State Warriors with a one-sided 112-86 win on Tuesday night. Bam Adebayo scored 27 points, and Tyler Herro added 20 points to spoil Jimmy Butler’s return game.
Alec Burks scored 18 for Miami, which never trailed. The Heat were 17 for 25 from 3-point range.
Performance of Key Players
Butler, in his first game back in Miami since a trade last month, had 11 points. Jonathan Kuminga scored 15, Brandin Podziemski had 14, and Gui Santos scored 13 for Golden State. The Warriors played without Stephen Curry, held out for a second straight game with a pelvic contusion.
Takeaways
Warriors: Golden State never led for only the fifth time this season, and the Heat became the second team this season to hold a 20-point lead on the Warriors in multiple games. The other is Cleveland.
Heat: Nikola Jovic, who has missed Miami’s last 16 games over the last four weeks with a broken bone in his right hand, has gotten clearance for all basketball activities. That means he could return at any time, but didn’t play Tuesday.
Key Moment
This is how good a night it was for Miami: Ware had the ball knocked away as he went airborne on a drive in the third quarter, caught the ball and — all before landing — flicked it over his shoulder, off the glass and in for a 78-60 lead in the third quarter.
Key Stat
All five Golden State starters — Butler, Gary Payton II, Draymond Green, Moses Moody, and Podziemski — had exactly two points at halftime. It was the first time an NBA team had no starter score three points in a first half since New Jersey against Orlando on March 16, 2012.
Up Next
Golden State visits New Orleans on Friday. Miami closes its homestand Thursday against Atlanta.
Conclusion
The Miami Heat’s dominant performance against the Golden State Warriors marked a significant win, with key players like Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro leading the team to victory. The Warriors, missing Stephen Curry, struggled to keep up with the Heat’s pace.
FAQs
- Q: Who was the top scorer for the Miami Heat?
A: Bam Adebayo scored 27 points. - Q: Why did Stephen Curry not play?
A: He was held out due to a pelvic contusion. - Q: When might Nikola Jovic return to play?
A: He has clearance for all basketball activities and could return at any time. - Q: What is the Warriors’ next game?
A: They visit New Orleans on Friday.
