Key Takeaways:
- Norman Powell registered 25 points while Bam Adebayo, returning from injury, added 20 as Miami defeated Golden State 110-96
- The Heat capitalised on 23 Golden State turnovers that resulted in 34 points
- Golden State, missing its four highest-paid players and at the end of a lengthy road trip, will next host Portland on Friday
Match Overview
Miami saw Norman Powell lead all scorers with 25 points, combined with Bam Adebayo’s 20-point contribution on his return from injury, as the Heat wrapped up a 110-96 victory over the notably depleted Golden State Warriors on Wednesday evening. Andrew Wiggins contributed 17 points and Kel’el Ware pulled down an impressive 16 rebounds for the Heat, who posted a dominant fourth-quarter display to seal the win.
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— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 20, 2025
Warriors Struggle Without Key Players
Golden State entered the contest at the conclusion of a strenuous six-game, nine-day stretch and fielded a line-up absent of its top earners: Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler (back), Draymond Green (illness), and Jonathan Kuminga (knee), with the group accounting for a combined $162 million in salary this season. Al Horford, who does not feature on back-to-back nights and had played in the previous loss at Orlando, was also unavailable.
Key Moments and Statistics
The Warriors struggled offensively, conceding 23 turnovers from which Miami generated 34 points – a 20-point advantage over Golden State’s return from Miami’s 14 turnovers. Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 20 points, assisted by 19 from Quinten Post and 18 from Buddy Hield.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | Miami Heat | 25 | 6 |
| Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat | 20 | 7 |
| Andrew Wiggins | Miami Heat | 17 | 6 |
| Kel’el Ware | Miami Heat | 7 | 16 |
| Brandin Podziemski | Golden State Warriors | 20 | 8 |
| Quinten Post | Golden State Warriors | 19 | 6 |
| Buddy Hield | Golden State Warriors | 18 | 6 |
Offensive Efficiency and Turning Points
Both sides collectively managed a field goal percentage of 38.4%, marking the second-lowest shooting performance in the league this season, trailing only the 37.4% combined effort by Toronto and Atlanta during the Raptors’ 109-97 victory on 7 November. The Heat had to overcome a significant dip in scoring during the second quarter, putting up only 19 points in a 12-minute stretch, allowing Golden State to erase an early 20-4 deficit and eventually take their first lead at 60-59, courtesy of a Post basket midway through the third period. However, a subsequent Warriors’ scoring drought enabled Miami to engineer a decisive 21-4 run late in the third and into the fourth quarter.
Injuries and Player Returns
Bam Adebayo made his return for Miami after a six-game absence with a toe issue. The Heat were still missing guard Tyler Herro, though he is expected to make his season debut shortly following off-season ankle surgery.
Looking Ahead
- The Warriors will play host to Portland on Friday
- The Heat are set to visit Chicago on Friday
