The Golden State Warriors have reached the halfway point of their six-game homestand as they prepare to host the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT in San Francisco and can be watched on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area.
Previously with the Warriors:
Golden State extended its winning streak to
five games on Monday night with a thrilling 116-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green returned to the lineup after sitting out the first game of the back-to-back for rest, however, Green’s night was cut short after he was ejected early in the third quarter following a scuffle with Suns players Khaman Maluach and Dillon Brooks.
With Green out, the Warriors once again leaned on Curry to carry the offensive load, and the superstar guard delivered. Curry finished with a team-high 34 points, including an explosive 18-point third quarter that helped Golden State secure its fifth consecutive victory. The Warriors also received some much-needed contributions from their supporting cast as Brandin Podziemski added 20 points, while Charles Bassey and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg provided a spark with 19 and 16 points, respectively.
What to watch for tonight:
Thursday night’s matchup against Miami brings another familiar face back to Chase Center as Warriors legend Klay Thompson returns to face his former team. After reaching a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, Thompson signed a two-year deal with the Heat. The former Splash Brother has settled into his new role in Miami, averaging 14.1 points per game while shooting 42.5% from beyond the arc. He showed this as recently as Wednesday night, knocking down the clutch go-ahead three-pointer with just one second remaining to lift Miami past the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime.
There’s always a little extra energy in the building whenever Thompson returns to the Bay Area, but with Golden State riding a five-game winning streak and Miami coming off a dramatic victory of their own, Thursday’s matchup should have plenty of intensity as both teams look to keep their momentum going.
Enjoy the game Dub Nation. GO WARRIORS!!!
Projected Starters
Warriors: Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Draymond Green, Charles Bassey
Heat: Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo
How to watch Regular Season Game 9
Who: Golden State Warriors (5 – 3) vs. Miami Heat (3 – 5)
When: Thursday, November 5th, at 7:00 p.m. PT
Where: Chase Center — San Francisco, California
TV and Streaming: NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area
