Bam Adebayo delivered 19 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, including two clutch dunks in the final minutes, as the Miami Heat snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Miami bounced back impressively after a double-overtime loss in Sacramento the night before, showing resilience on the second night of a road back-to-back. Things are not as rosy for the Warriors.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points, sinking six of his eight 3-pointers in the first half and scoring 20 points before halftime. Trayce Jackson-Davis chipped in 19 points, including a highlight-reel left-handed dunk late in the third quarter that cut Golden State’s deficit to three. However, the Warriors struggled to capitalize on the momentum, and their offense faltered down the stretch.
Golden State’s frustrations boiled over, as fans at the Chase Center began to exit early for the second consecutive game. Draymond Green contributed seven points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, but the Warriors, still shorthanded without guards Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II, couldn’t find enough support for Curry.
Miami, playing without suspended star Jimmy Butler, displayed balanced scoring and timely execution. Meanwhile, the loss marked Golden State’s second straight defeat at home, following a 30-point drubbing by Sacramento on Sunday, leaving them searching for answers before their upcoming road trip. Let’s grade the Warriors players for their performances tonight.Â
Stephen Curry: A-
Stats: 31 PTS, 7 REB (0 OREB, 7 DREB), 0 AST, 1 STL, 2 BLK, 4 TO, 2 PF, 11-22 FG, 8-17 3PT, 1-1 FT, -10, 33 MIN
Curry poured in 31 points and was on fire early, hitting six of his eight 3-pointers in the first half. However, his impact waned as the game progressed, with no assists and 4 turnovers highlighting the Warriors’ struggles to create a cohesive offense. Despite shooting 11-for-22 overall and 8-for-17 from deep, his -10 plus-minus reflected Golden State’s inability to capitalize on his strong start.
Trayce Jackson-Davis: B+
Stats: 19 PTS, 7 REB (3 OREB, 4 DREB), 0 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, 9-12 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-1 FT, -15, 35 MIN
Jackson-Davis delivered a strong performance with 19 points on 9-for-12 shooting, showcasing his finishing ability and hustle. His 7 rebounds (3 offensive) and 2 steals added value, but his -15 plus-minus emphasized his struggles to anchor the team defensively during critical stretches.
Draymond Green: B-
Stats: 7 PTS, 10 REB (1 OREB, 9 DREB), 10 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PF, 3-9 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-1 FT, -9, 27 MIN
Green filled the stat sheet with 7 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists but struggled with efficiency, shooting just 3-for-9 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep. While his playmaking and leadership were evident, his lack of scoring and a -9 plus-minus highlighted the limitations of Golden State’s offense without adequate support for Curry.
Buddy Hield: C+
Stats: 11 PTS, 8 REB (1 OREB, 7 DREB), 5 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 1 PF, 4-12 FG, 2-9 3PT, 1-2 FT, -7, 24 MIN
Hield added 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, but his shooting was inconsistent (4-for-12 FG, 2-for-9 3PT). While he contributed on the boards and shared the ball effectively, his inability to convert open looks hurt the Warriors’ chances, as reflected by his -7 plus-minus.
Andrew Wiggins: C
Stats: 9 PTS, 5 REB (2 OREB, 3 DREB), 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PF, 4-10 FG, 1-3 3PT, 0-0 FT, -7, 25 MIN
Wiggins scored 9 points on 4-for-10 shooting but contributed minimally in other areas, with just 5 rebounds and 1 assist. His defensive impact was muted, and his -7 plus-minus reflected a lackluster performance on both ends. He struggled to assert himself offensively, leaving a void in secondary scoring.
Lindy Waters III: C
Stats: 6 PTS, 2 REB (0 OREB, 2 DREB), 0 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PF, 3-8 FG, 0-4 3PT, 0-0 FT, -12, 19 MIN
Waters scored 6 points in 19 minutes but shot just 3-for-8 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts. He contributed 2 rebounds and 1 steal but was largely a non-factor offensively and defensively, as evidenced by his -12 plus-minus.
Kyle Anderson: C
Stats: 5 PTS, 5 REB (2 OREB, 3 DREB), 4 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 1 TO, 3 PF, 2-7 FG, 1-2 3PT, 0-0 FT, -4, 27 MIN
Anderson provided 5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in a well-rounded performance, but his shooting inefficiency (2-for-7 FG) and 3 personal fouls limited his impact. Despite his defensive activity, his -4 plus-minus underlined the team’s broader struggles.
Dennis Schroder: C
Stats: 5 PTS, 3 REB (0 OREB, 3 DREB), 7 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PF, 2-10 FG, 1-7 3PT, 0-0 FT, -13, 29 MIN
Schroder tallied 5 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds, but his offensive inefficiency (2-for-10 FG, 1-for-7 3PT) hindered the Warriors’ ability to keep pace. His -13 plus-minus reflected his inability to effectively orchestrate the offense in Curry’s shadow.
Moses Moody: C
Stats: 3 PTS, 3 REB (2 OREB, 1 DREB), 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 1 PF, 1-6 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-0 FT, -7, 15 MIN
Moody scored just 3 points on 1-for-6 shooting and grabbed 3 rebounds in 15 minutes. His limited playing time and minimal production, coupled with a -7 plus-minus, underscored his struggles to make a meaningful impact.
Pat Spencer: N/A
Stats: 2 PTS, 1 REB (0 OREB, 1 DREB), 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 1-1 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, +2, 3 MIN
Spencer scored 2 points in 3 minutes on perfect 1-for-1 shooting. His time on the court was too brief to provide a comprehensive evaluation, but he posted a +2 plus-minus.
Gui Santos: N/A
Stats: 0 PTS, 1 REB (0 OREB, 1 DREB), 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, 0-1 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-0 FT, +2, 3 MIN
Santos recorded 1 rebound in 3 minutes, missing his only field goal attempt. Like Spencer, his limited time on the court offered little opportunity to impact the game, though he also logged a +2 plus-minus.
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