Warriors vs Heat
Mon, Jan 19
Final
Warriors
Warriors
(24 - 19)
135
-
112
Heat
Heat
(22 - 20)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 36 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 135 |
| Heat | 34 | 32 | 27 | 19 | 112 |
Venue: Chase Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Brandin Podziemski
GSW | #2 | G
24
6
4
Kel'el Ware
MIA | #7 | C
15
4
2
Smart Game Analysis
Golden State Warriors has a 64% chance of winning the game
The Warriors, bolstered by Jimmy Butler's expected return and a three-game winning streak, are poised to exploit the Heat's defensive struggles at the Chase Center.
Key Analysis
- • Miami's offensive firepower is significantly diminished with Tyler Herro ruled out due to a toe injury.
- • Golden State's star duo of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler presents a more dynamic scoring threat than Miami's combination of Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo.
- • The Warriors possess a clear defensive edge, ranking 8th in points allowed compared to the Heat's 22nd-ranked defense.
- • Golden State enters the contest with superior momentum, having won three consecutive games and five of their last six.
- • The Warriors lead the NBA in three-pointers made per game (16.2), which will stress a Heat perimeter defense allowing opponents to shoot 34.3% from deep.
- • Miami must leverage the size of Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware to dominate the rebounding battle against Golden State's smaller frontcourt to remain competitive.
