The Golden State Warriors continued their trend of performing better on the road than at home as they secured a 113-92 victory over the Miami Heat in Miami. Klay Thompson returned to the starting lineup and led the Warriors with 28 points, supported by Jonathan Kuminga's 18 points. The Warriors showcased their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Heat by as many as 22 points in the fourth quarter.
Golden State's strong performance was highlighted by their impressive assist to turnover ratio, with 30 assists and only 12 turnovers recorded in the game. Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins each contributed 17 points to the team's victory, further solidifying the Warriors' position as a formidable force in the league.
Despite missing key players like Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Kevin Love, and Duncan Robinson, the Miami Heat put up a valiant effort with Bam Adebayo leading the team with 24 points. However, Miami struggled offensively, falling to a 2-16 record when scoring less than 103 points in a game.
Klay Thompson's stellar performance on the court, shooting 11 for 20 from the floor and making 6 of 14 3-point attempts, propelled the Warriors to a crucial win. The victory moved the Warriors ahead of the Houston Rockets in the race for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr commended the team's resilience on the road, acknowledging the widespread support for Stephen Curry wherever they play. The Warriors are on track to become only the second team in NBA history to finish with a winning record overall while having a sub-.500 record at home.
Looking ahead, the Warriors will face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, while the Miami Heat will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. With the regular season winding down, both teams are focused on securing their playoff positions and making a strong push towards the postseason.
