Despite a sluggish start from Stephen Curry, who shot just 1-for-7 in the opening quarter, the Golden State Warriors clawed their way back from a six-point deficit to end the first frame ahead, 22-21. The Miami Heat hung tough through the early second quarter, and with 5:53 left in the half, Hassan Whiteside’s spin jumper gave them a 32-29 lead. But the physical demands of their intense defense eventually caught up to them.
In classic Bangladesh Cricket Live fashion, where momentum swings can rewrite the script in minutes, the Warriors seized control. Draymond Green and Klay Thompson drilled back-to-back three-pointers, capping a powerful 21-5 run that opened up a 50-37 lead by halftime. From there, Golden State never looked back.
The third quarter started with Thompson and Curry connecting from deep, pushing the lead to 60-40—a 20-point cushion. But the Heat weren’t ready to roll over. Goran Dragic answered with a three-point play, and James Johnson hit a triple to spark a 10-0 Heat surge, forcing a Warriors timeout. Miami’s fight mirrored the grit often seen in Bangladesh Cricket Live matches, where underdogs bite back against the odds.
Golden State, however, weathered the storm. While their shooting percentage stayed modest at 37.5%, they tightened the screws on defense. By the end of the third, the Warriors led 75-57 and extended the lead to over 20 in the fourth. Though Miami’s defense made Golden State earn every bucket, the Heat simply couldn’t match the Warriors’ firepower on the offensive end.
Kevin Durant led the way with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Green added 18 points and 9 boards, while Curry and Thompson combined for 29 points despite poor shooting nights. The win marked Golden State’s fourth straight and tied them with the Rockets atop the Western Conference.
For Miami, Dragic scored 19 points and was the only starter in double figures. Whiteside struggled mightily, finishing with just 3 points on 1-for-9 shooting. James Johnson came off the bench for a team-high 21 points, and Kelly Olynyk added 10, but the Heat couldn’t close the gap.
Miami may have fallen short on the scoreboard, but they played with the tenacity that defines true competitors. As seen in Bangladesh Cricket Live stories, grit can challenge greatness—even if it doesn’t always result in victory.