The Miami Heat dominated the Golden State Warriors 112-86 in Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami, spoiling his homecoming. Butler, who played for the Heat from 2019 to 2025, was held to just 11 points and six rebounds in a quiet game ¹.
The Heat, led by Bam Adebayo’s 27 points and eight rebounds, executed a strong two-way performance, showcasing their defensive prowess and offensive firepower ². Tyler Herro added 20 points and seven assists, while Alec Burks chipped in with 17 points. Rookie center Kel’El Ware had a impressive game with 14 points and 10 rebounds ².
On the other hand, the Warriors struggled without Stephen Curry, who missed the game for rest. Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 15 points off the bench, while Brandin Podziemski scored 14 points. Gui Santos contributed 13 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Heat’s dominant performance ².
The game was also a revenge game for Andrew Wiggins, who played for the Warriors from 2020 to 2023. Wiggins stuffed the stat sheet with 10 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three blocks ².
Butler’s return to Miami was highly anticipated, but the Heat’s dominant performance overshadowed his homecoming. The Heat’s win was a much-needed outcome, as they had gone 5-17 since the Butler trade ¹.
The Warriors, who had been on a roll since acquiring Butler, suffered their fifth loss since the trade. Despite the loss, Butler remains optimistic about his new team, saying that he’s found a new home in Golden State ¹.
In the end, the Heat’s dominant performance spoiled Butler’s return to Miami, but the Warriors remain a formidable team in the Western Conference.
*Game Highlights:*
– _Bam Adebayo’s Dominant Performance_: Adebayo led the Heat with 27 points and eight rebounds, showcasing his skills in front of his former co-star, Jimmy Butler ².
– _Tyler Herro’s Impressive Game_: Herro added 20 points and seven assists, highlighting his importance to the Heat’s offense ².
– _Kel’El Ware’s Breakout Game_: Ware had 14 points and 10 rebounds, showcasing his potential as a rookie center ².
– _Jimmy Butler’s Quiet Game_: Butler was held to just 11 points and six rebounds, a quiet game compared to his usual standards ¹.