Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors: Live Score, Play-by-Play, and Updates

At every franchise where he played, the Jimmy Butler effect was evident. Whether it was his relentless work ethic, his ability to elevate teammates, or his unwavering competitive spirit, Butler has left a lasting imprint on every team he has been a part of. From his early days in Chicago to his current tenure with the Miami Heat, his impact extends far beyond the stat sheet. His presence alone reshapes the culture of a franchise, instilling toughness, discipline, and a never-back-down mentality.

Live Game Updates: Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors

First Quarter

• 12:00 – Tip-off at Chase Center! The Warriors win the tip, and we are underway.
• 11:45 – Stephen Curry drains a deep three to open the scoring. Warriors 3, Heat 0.
• 10:30 – Jimmy Butler drives to the basket and finishes through contact for an and-one. Free throw made. Heat 5, Warriors 3.
• 9:15 – Klay Thompson responds with a mid-range jumper. Warriors 7, Heat 5.
• 7:50 – Bam Adebayo throws down a monster dunk off a pick-and-roll. Tie game at 9-9.
• 5:30 – Draymond Green dishes a beautiful assist to Curry, who knocks down another three. Warriors 14, Heat 11.
• 3:00 – Butler hits back-to-back jumpers, keeping Miami in striking distance. Warriors 20, Heat 18.
• End of 1st Quarter – Warriors lead 28-22 after a fast-paced opening period.

Second Quarter

• 10:45 – Jordan Poole hits a tough floater to extend the Warriors’ lead. Warriors 32, Heat 24.
• 8:20 – Tyler Herro answers with a deep three. Miami trying to cut the deficit. Warriors 34, Heat 29.
• 6:00 – Heat go on a 6-0 run, fueled by Bam Adebayo’s defensive efforts. Warriors 36, Heat 35.
• 4:30 – Curry gets fouled on a three-point attempt and converts all three free throws. Warriors 41, Heat 37.
• 2:15 – Draymond Green and Butler exchange words after a hard foul. Officials step in quickly.
• Halftime – Warriors hold a slight lead, 50-45, in a tight contest.

Third Quarter

• 11:00 – Miami comes out aggressive. Butler scores four quick points to bring Miami within one. Warriors 50, Heat 49.
• 9:45 – Thompson hits a transition three to give the Warriors some breathing room. Warriors 55, Heat 51.
• 7:30 – Adebayo with another huge dunk off a lob from Kyle Lowry. Warriors 58, Heat 55.
• 5:15 – Andrew Wiggins drills a corner three. Warriors 65, Heat 59.
• End of 3rd Quarter – Golden State holds on to a slim 72-68 lead heading into the final period.

Fourth Quarter

• 10:30 – Herro gets hot, hitting back-to-back jumpers to tie the game at 74-74.
• 8:00 – Butler muscles his way inside for another bucket, giving Miami the lead. Heat 78, Warriors 76.
• 6:45 – Curry responds with a clutch three-pointer. Warriors 81, Heat 80.
• 5:00 – Tension rising! Draymond gets a technical foul after arguing with the officials.
• 2:30 – Butler hits a clutch fadeaway. Heat 90, Warriors 89.
• 1:00 – Curry pulls up from deep and buries it! Warriors 94, Heat 92.
• Final Seconds – Miami gets one last shot, but Butler’s contested three rims out!
• Final Score: Warriors 96, Heat 92.

Post-Game Reactions

• Jimmy Butler: “We fought hard, but they executed better down the stretch. We’ll see them again.”
• Stephen Curry: “Miami’s a tough team. Jimmy is a beast. But we found a way to win.”
• Draymond Green: “That was playoff intensity. Feels good to get the win.”

Looking Ahead

The Warriors and Heat remain two of the top contenders in their respective conferences. With Butler’s future now linked to Golden State, could this be a potential NBA Finals preview? Only time will tell!