The Golden State Warriors secured a significant 113-92 victory over the Miami Heat, led by Klay Thompson's standout performance of 28 points on 55% FG, including six 3-pointers, five rebounds, and a +25 in 31 minutes. This win improved the Warriors' record to 37-34. Thompson, returning to the starting lineup, played a crucial role, especially in the third quarter where the Warriors outscored the Heat 32-20, thanks to cohesive scrambling and ball pressure. Jonathan Kuminga also contributed with 18 points. The Warriors' defense was particularly effective in the second half, holding the Heat to just 37 points on 28.9% shooting. Following this victory, the Warriors faced the Orlando Magic, where they continued their winning streak with a 101-93 win, improving their record to 38-34. Stephen Curry contributed significantly with 17 points and 10 assists, including a crucial 3-pointer. Andrew Wiggins also had a notable performance, scoring 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. The team's collective effort was highlighted by contributions from Trayce Jackson-Davis, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II, and Kevin Looney, who together added 40 points and 36 rebounds.
Kevin Durant tonight: 30 points 13 rebounds 5 blocks 12/19 FG https://t.co/rZsMSUzlJr
Kevin Durant tonight: 30 Points 12 Rebounds 5 Blocks 3 Assists 60% FG 3/4 3PM https://t.co/WapHcd0N4P
Andrew Wiggins led the way with 23 points and Steph Curry dropped the dagger on the Magic as the Warriors’ held on for an important win in Orlando. https://t.co/LlKbW1zx5W
LeBron James recorded his 111th career triple-double and 4th of the season in the Lakers win vs. the Grizzlies 👑 🟨 23 points 🟨 14 rebounds 🟨 12 assists https://t.co/QtSIiJ3quY
LeBron picks up a triple-double in the Lakers win against the Grizzlies. 🔥 https://t.co/doHAj0ErX9
Year 21 and he's still got it 👑 LeBron drops 23, 14, and 12 in the win over the Grizzlies https://t.co/gwOvkrugq2
LeBron went to WORK tonight vs. the Grizzlies 🔥 ▪️23 PTS ▪️14 REB ▪️12 AST 111th career triple-double for the King 👑 https://t.co/laK3DCExJ3
With the Lakers up by 16 with 3 minutes left, LeBron James checks out after 34 minutes: 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals for his 4th triple-double of the season
LeBron James tonight: 23 Points 14 Rebounds 12 Assists 57% FG https://t.co/STH13CFaeL
LeBron James has his fourth triple-double of the season tonight: 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in 26 minutes.
LEBRON JAMES TRIPLE-DOUBLE 👑 https://t.co/XBpNtGCgcU
Massive contributions for Golden State from Trayce Jackson-Davis, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II and Kevin Looney, who combine for 40 points and 36 rebounds. Klay Thompson adds 15 points. Definition of a team victory.
Warriors win 101-93. Perhaps their most impressive victory of the season. Stephen Curry has 17 points, 10 assists, the dagger 3-pointer and a Night Night afterward. Monster outing from Andrew Wiggins, who scored 13 of his 23 in the fourth quarter. Golden State improves to 38-34.
Warriors take a 72-66 lead into the fourth quarter. Curry and Thompson with 12 points apiece. Magic beginning to find their offensive rhythm. Cole Anthony: 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting. Curry has played 25 minutes thus far and is on the floor to begin the fourth quarter.
YEAR 21. @KingJames is unreal 👑 https://t.co/loZHFC1Fvo
Warriors lead 45-37 after a physical, frenetic half. Offense at a premium for both teams. Referees letting them play. Golden State shoots 40.4% from the floor and 2 of 16 from deep. Orlando shooting 30.4% from the floor. Thompson/Andrew Wiggins with seven points apiece.
Warriors take a 27-11 lead into the second quarter after closing with a 21-5 spurt after Green got ejected. Magic shoot 3 of 22 from the field. Haven't made a field goal since Banchero's layup. Got some solid looks from deep. Good contests from Golden State in the paint.
Golden State's Trayce Jackson-Davis gets the starting nod in Jonathan Kuminga's place, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson (for the second straight game), Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green.
Klay Thompson sparks Warriors to victory over Heat #GoldenStateWarriors #KlayThompson #MiamiHeat https://t.co/6lfegAO7DB
Klay Thompson returned to the starting lineup in Miami and made a case to stick. He scored 28 points and that starting group -- Curry, Klay, Wiggins, Kuminga, Draymond -- outscored the Heat 42-19 in 12 minutes. https://t.co/0CGDCqHR4k
Final 📊 Klay - 28p/5r/2a/1b Jonathan - 18p/7r/3a/1b Andrew- 17p/7r/1a/2b Stephen - 17p/2r/6a Moses - 9p/1a Brandin - 6p/5r/1a/1s Gui - 5p Draymond - 4p/9r/8a/2s Gary - 2p/1b/1s Kevon - 2p/6r/1a Chris - 2r/7a/2s Lester - 1a https://t.co/gu4WvqY0kc
Klay Thompson against the Heat: ▪️28 PTS (team-high) ▪️6 3PT ▪️5 REB Golden State improves to 37-34 ‼️ https://t.co/HvhDoD9BLa
Stephen Curry provides 17 points in 31 minutes for Golden State. Andrew Wiggins adds 17 points, including eight that keyed a 15-6 run atop the third quarter.
Warriors win in Miami: 113-92. Klay Thompson, back starting, had 28 points on 11/20 FG. He was a +25 in 31 minutes. Kuminga/Wiggins combined for 35 points. Team defense was stout. Warriors back a game ahead of Houston. Tomorrow: Warriors at Magic and Rockets at Thunder.
Warriors preserve their 10th-place standing with a 113-92 to victory over the Miami Heat, which they held to 37 second-half points on 28.9% shooting. Klay Thompson goes for 28 points in his return to the starting lineup. Jonathan Kuminga scores 18. Golden State improves to 37-34.
Klay Thompson tonight: 28 Points 5 Rebounds 2 Assists 55% FG 6 3PM https://t.co/e6CjJeWfea
Warriors take an 85-75 lead into the fourth quarter after digging in defensively in the third. They win it 32-20 by scrambling cohesively and pressuring the ball. Thompson up to 23 points. Andrew Wiggins with 15 points. Jonathan Kuminga with 14 and a nasty tip dunk.
HALF: GSW 53 - MIA 55 - Dubs cleaned up ball movement, but haven't picked up pace. Still 6 FGA behind MIA (41 to 47) w/ 4 less ASTs (15 to 19) - Thompson w/ 15 in starting position - Curry w/ another quiet 1st half (only 1 FG attempt in 2Q) - MIA had 19-8 run to close 2Q
Warriors down 55-53 in Miami at half. Heat press has caused some problems -- eight-second violation, pick 6 steal of Paul's dribble and just a general frantic energy from the GSW offense. Klay Thompson has 15 points and is a +11. He's been big.
Warriors take a 55-53 deficit into halftime. Thompson leading the way with 15 points. Heat sans several key players remaining effective by mixing defenses: zone looks, traditional man and some full court man pressure. Warriors sprinkle in some zone as well. Back and forth affair.
Halftime: Heat 55, Warriors 53. A competitive first half that included eight lead changes and six ties. Bam Adebayo with 13 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Warriors trail 26-24 after 12 minutes despite shooting 61.1% from the field. Early 13-5 lead undone by five turnovers. They made all their two-pointers in the first quarter and went 2 of 9 from 3-point range. Heat mixed up defensive looks. Stephen Curry with seven points.