The Golden State Warriors beat the Miami Heat 120-100 on Thursday night, November 5, 2026. The game was close for a long time, but the Warriors pulled away in the third quarter. Stephen Curry led the way with 29 points, and he made six three-pointers. The win was the Warriors’ sixth win in a row.
What Happened
The Heat started strong and led 29-26 after the first quarter. The two teams were tied 53-53 at half time, so the game could have gone either way. Then the Warriors scored 38 points in the third quarter and took control of the game. The Heat scored only 23 points in that quarter, and they never caught up again. The final score was 120-100, so the Warriors won by 20 points.
Curry made 9 of his 19 shots, and 6 of his 12 three-point shots went in. A three-pointer is a shot from far away that is worth three points. Davion Mitchell led the Heat with 22 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for Miami. Bam Adebayo added 18 points, and Klay Thompson scored 11 points.
The Warriors made 16 three-pointers as a team, and they shot 52.5 percent from the field. That means about half of their shots went in. The Heat made 13 three-pointers and shot 40.7 percent. The Warriors also had 36 assists, which means they passed the ball well and helped each other score.
Why People Are Talking About It
Fans are talking about this game because Curry was on fire again. He is one of the best shooters in the world, and his six three-pointers got the crowd excited. People are also talking about the Heat, because they have two big stars in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson now. Miami won its last game on a last-second shot by Klay Thompson, so fans hoped for another close game. This time the Warriors were too strong after half time. The win also kept the Warriors’ hot run going, with six wins in a row.
What Happens Next
The Warriors will try to win their seventh game in a row in their next game. The Heat will look to bounce back after the loss. Miami is now 3-6 this season, and Golden State is 6-3. Both teams have a long season ahead, with many games still to play. Fans will watch to see if Curry can keep scoring like this. Devin Booker also had a big night as the Suns beat the Magic 117-104, so there was a lot of great basketball on Thursday.
Final Thoughts
This was a fun game to watch, and it showed how fast a basketball game can change. One great quarter was all the Warriors needed to turn a tie into a big win. The Heat fought hard, but the Warriors’ shooting was too much on this night.
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Sources: NBA.com box score and ESPN box score. Photo: A young basketball player practicing outdoors, via Pexels.

