Klay Thompson led the charge as the Golden State Warriors (37-34) secured a decisive 113-92 victory over the Miami Heat (39-33).
Returning to the starting lineup, Thompson scored game-high 28 points. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 18 points, while Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins chipped in with 17 points each.
Despite Miami’s best efforts, led by Bam Adebayo’s 24-point effort, the Heat struggled to contain the Warriors. Terry Rozier and Haywood Highsmith provided support, contributing 15 points each.
Miami faced significant roster challenges, missing Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Kevin Love, and Duncan Robinson due to various injuries.
With the win, the Warriors solidified their position in the race for the play-in spot, moving a full game ahead of the 11th-placed Houston Rockets in the Western Conference standings.
Meanwhile, the Heat maintained their seventh seed in the Eastern Conference but remain in pursuit of higher playoff seeding with the postseason approaching.
