In a pivotal NBA matchup, the Golden State Warriors secured a significant victory over the Miami Heat with a final score of 113-92. Klay Thompson, returning to the starting lineup and replacing Brandin Podziemski, led the team with a game-high 28 points on 11/20 FG, including six 3-pointers, and contributed five rebounds. His performance was a key factor in the Warriors' win, marking his return with a standout game after playing well off the bench in recent games, despite the team having lost 3 of their last 4 matches. The Warriors' defense played a crucial role, particularly in the third quarter, where they outscored the Heat 32-20, turning a halftime deficit into a commanding lead, with the Heat failing to score on any of their six 3-point attempts in the quarter. This win improves the Warriors' record to 37-34, keeping them ahead in the race for the final Western Conference play-in spot. Thompson was a +25 in his 31 minutes on the court, highlighting his impact. The Heat struggled without several key players, including Butler, and their offense couldn't keep pace with the Warriors. The game also featured eight lead changes and six ties in the first half, highlighting its competitive nature before the Warriors pulled away.
Warriors with a HUGE win over the Heat. 😤 ✅ GS -4.5 ✅ U 216.5 https://t.co/mFYr5l4eZR
Splash from the start ☔️ Player of the Game, powered by @googlecloud https://t.co/qfYfEcszyu
Kerr went with Klay in the Dubs' starting five to add more spacing but notes the move isn't "permanent" https://t.co/5ZcZ5n73w8
Tuesday's victory keeps Golden State in the final Western Conference play-in spot and a full game ahead of 11th-place Houston. https://t.co/oxNwdM02Nq
"When we're having fun, and we're playing connected, it's a beautiful thing to be a part of." Klay shares the keys to the Warriors' success down the stretch 🔑 https://t.co/mFEgj9dd0U
Kerr said the Heat out-competed the Warriors in the first half: “In the second half, I thought we flipped that around.” Credited the way Andrew Wiggins guarded Terry Rozier, Jonathan Kuminga’s hustle and Kevon Looney’s professionalism. Looney a plus-7 in 19 minutes.
A red-hot Klay torched the Heat. @MWagaman delivers the takeaways from the Warriors' crucial win in South Beach https://t.co/7R8GFePAyH
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he started Klay Thompson because he wanted more spacing on the floor to start the game. Doesn’t mean it’s permanent, he said. Thompson played to a game-high plus-25: https://t.co/BWZUY5vafP
Neymar came out to support the Dubs tonight. 🤝 (🎥: @warriors) https://t.co/wseFjlUHXO
Warriors run away in 2nd half to top Heat 113-92 https://t.co/GWpWEJjvwM
Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar Jr was at the Warriors-Heat game in Miami and met the players after the game ⚽ (via @warriors) https://t.co/Doz1gD2OwF
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
Without Butler, Heat’s offense struggles in 21-point home loss to Warriors. Takeaways and details https://t.co/iSU3Oh7gX8
Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar Jr was at the Warriors-Heat game in MIami and met the players after the game ⚽ https://t.co/Doz1gD2OwF
The Warriors DOMINATE the Heat. 😤 https://t.co/rbCdXv8loy
Dubs got the W https://t.co/hX2cDWjJxW
Warriors dominate, grab a critical win in Miami @unstoppablebaby https://t.co/s5Iup9HaFG
Klay Thompson against the Heat: ▪️28 PTS (team-high) ▪️6 3PT ▪️5 REB Golden State improves to 37-34 ‼️ https://t.co/HvhDoD9BLa
Dubs got the W https://t.co/cipT2o4oE1
Warriors handle depleted Heat to regain footing https://t.co/IlLnXkxhKA
Dubs take care of business in Miami 💪 https://t.co/uwLVx1OXYD
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.
Photo Gallery: Warriors at Heat | Tuesday, March 26, 2024 https://t.co/founzmLAlx
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.
The Heat is 0 of 6 on threes in the third quarter. Warriors ahead by 10.
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.
End of first quarter: Heat 26, Warriors 24. Bam Adebayo with 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Heat shooting 4 of 10 on threes and has forced the Warriors into five turnovers.
Klay Thompson's returning to the starting lineup tonight in Miami, replacing Brandin Podziemski. Steph Curry Klay Thompson Andrew Wiggins Jonathan Kuminga Draymond Green Thompson has been playing very well off the bench. Interesting change as GSW has lost 3 of 4.
Klay Thompson is back in the starting lineup tonight vs. the Heat, per @anthonyVslater. https://t.co/vzXQ2HMA7L