The Golden State Warriors defeated the Miami Heat 120-100 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Chase Center, led by Stephen Curry’s game-high 29 points. Golden State turned a halftime tie into a comfortable home victory with a 38-point third quarter, while Draymond Green supplied 11 assists.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Heat Take an Early Lead
Miami finished the opening quarter ahead 29-26. The Heat established a three-point advantage on the road, but neither team created meaningful separation before the second period.
Second Quarter: Warriors Draw Even
Golden State outscored Miami 27-24 in the second quarter, bringing the teams level at 53-53 at halftime. After two quarters, the Warriors had erased their early deficit, leaving the game poised for a decisive second half.
Third Quarter: Golden State Takes Control
The Warriors produced the game’s highest-scoring quarter, outscoring the Heat 38-23. That 15-point advantage transformed the halftime tie into a 91-76 Golden State lead heading into the fourth. The third-quarter margin alone accounted for three-quarters of the eventual 20-point difference.
Fourth Quarter: Warriors Extend the Advantage
Golden State added to its lead with a 29-24 fourth quarter, completing a 67-47 second-half scoring advantage. Miami could not offset the third-quarter deficit, and the Warriors finished the regulation victory in front of 18,064 fans.
Key Performers
- Stephen Curry, Warriors: Led all scorers with 29 points, providing Golden State’s highest individual scoring total.
- Draymond Green, Warriors: Recorded a game-high 11 assists, helping organize an offense that finished with 36.
- Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors: Led Golden State with eight rebounds as the home team earned a 44-39 advantage on the boards.
- Davion Mitchell, Heat: Paced Miami with 22 points and eight assists.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat: Delivered a double-double with 20 points and a game-high 14 rebounds.
NerdSports Stat: Golden State recorded assists on 36 of its 42 made field goals—85.7% of its baskets—in the 20-point win.
Game Analysis: Efficiency and Ball Movement Make the Difference
The Warriors combined accurate shooting with productive passing. They made 42 of 80 field-goal attempts, shooting 52.5%, compared with Miami’s 35-for-86 performance at 40.7%. Golden State made seven more baskets despite taking six fewer shots.
The perimeter numbers also favored the home team. Golden State went 16-for-41 from three-point range, good for 39.0%, while Miami finished 13-for-44 at 29.5%. The Warriors added a small advantage at the foul line, making 20 of 25 attempts to the Heat’s 17 of 23.
Green’s playmaking helped distinguish the two offenses: Golden State finished with nine more assists than Miami, 36-27. Combined with a five-rebound edge, that efficiency gave the Warriors enough support around Curry to pull away after an evenly matched first half.
Closing Context: Warriors Improve to 6-3
Golden State improved to 6-3 overall and 4-1 at home, while Miami fell to 3-6 overall and 2-3 on the road. The Western Conference Warriors next host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m. PST. The Eastern Conference Heat next face the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Miami Heat 120-100 on November 5, 2026.
Stephen Curry scored 29 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the available game statistics.
After the win, the Golden State Warriors sit 6-3 in the Western Conference.
Stephen Curry was the standout performer with a game-high 29 points in Golden State’s 120-100 victory.
