Warriors vs Heat Recap: Curry’s 29 Points and a Monster Third Quarter Seal a 120-100 Win

For one quarter, Miami looked like a real problem. Then the Warriors flipped a switch. Golden State outscored the Heat 38-23 in the third and cruised to a 120-100 home…

By Reetam Bodhak

November 6, 2026

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For one quarter, Miami looked like a real problem. Then the Warriors flipped a switch. Golden State outscored the Heat 38-23 in the third and cruised to a 120-100 home win on Thursday night. Here’s how it happened.

Warriors vs Heat Game Summary: A Slow Start, Then a Statement

Miami led after one quarter, 29-26, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and company found early rhythm. The Warriors took a 53-53 tie into halftime, then erupted after the break. The third quarter turned a tight game into a double-digit lead, and Golden State’s biggest advantage reached 20. For more NBA coverage, explore Technosports.

Scoring by Quarter

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Warriors	26	27	38	29	120
Heat	29	24	23	24	100

Curry Leads a Balanced Attack

Stephen Curry scored 29 points on 9-of-19 shooting, including 6-of-12 from three and a perfect 5-of-5 at the line. Draymond Green scored just 2 points but dished 11 assists. Yaxel Lendeborg added 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. The bench was huge, with Will Richard and Brandon Williams scoring 10 each, and Gary Payton II and Brandin Podziemski chipping in 9 apiece.

Miami’s Stars Couldn’t Close the Gap

Davion Mitchell led the Heat with 22 points and 8 assists, though he also committed 5 turnovers. Giannis posted 20 points and 14 rebounds, and Bam Adebayo had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Klay Thompson scored 11 against his former team, shooting just 3-of-10. Andrew Wiggins managed only 2 points.

Key Stats That Decided the Game

Stat	Warriors	Heat
Field goal %	52.5	40.7
Three-pointers	16-of-41	13-of-44
Assists	36	27
Points off turnovers	28	17
Fast-break points	21	7
Bench points	53	27

Why the Warriors Won?

Efficiency and pace decided it. Golden State made 15 of 17 shots at the rim, forced 22 Miami turnovers, and turned them into easy transition points. The Heat shot just 29.5% from deep and were held to 0.93 points per possession, while the Warriors scored 1.15. Miami did win the offensive rebounding battle, but it didn’t matter. For more game breakdowns, see our latest sports coverage.

What’s Next for the Warriors?

Golden State has now won six of its last seven games. They host the Orlando Magic next, with that game on Sunday, November 8, at 7:00 AM IST, followed by the New Orleans Pelicans on November 10. Learn more about the franchise’s history on Wikipedia’s Golden State Warriors page.