Jimmy Butler returned to Miami for the first time since being traded as the Golden State Warriors lost to the Miami Heat 112-86 at Kaseya Center on Tuesday night. He was dealt away for Andrew Wiggins and several other players. Butler led the Heat to two Eastern Conference titles in 2020 and 2023.
The Heat have won two straight contests following a 10-game losing streak. They are in the middle of a five-game homestand. Stephen Curry did not play for the Warriors tonight.
Miami(31-41) began the contest with a 16-9 spurt and led 28-22 at the end of the first quarter. The Heat expanded their lead during the second quarter were ahead 57-40 at halftime.
Golden State(41-31) responded late in the third quarter with 10 consecutive points and were down 83-70 at the end of the frame. The Heat pulled away during the final quarter.
Bam Adebayo finished with a game-high 27 points and eight rebounds for Miami. Kel'el Ware compiled a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds. Tyler Herro scored 20 points while Wiggins had 10 points.
Butler ended up with just 11 points in his return. Draymond Green was held to two points and Gary Payton II had four points for the Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga came off the bench with a club-high 15 points.
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