The Warriors’ C team ends up in Miami

Le «back-to-back» des Warriorsdecimated in Florida, it started in the worst possible way: no baskets and a 16-point deficit after six minutes. THE Heat logically he’s taking advantage of it, especially since the return of Bam Adebayo seems to be fueling everyone. A couple of baskets from the bench at the end of the quarter, however, help the Californians get the ball rolling, under the eyes of Jimmy Butler in civilian clothes for his reunion with the Cassia Center (29-20).

under control Miami it loses its luster and is then punished when, like Simone Fontecchio, the lost balloons multiply. Unfettered, players from Golden StateBuddy Hield in the lead, didn’t fail to feed on it to fuel a 17-4 run that reset the counters to zero. Before the slow awakening of the Florida collective, united and meeting at almost every break of the game (49-45).

The chest to chest continues after the break, between a Heat team trying to break away without success, facing Warriors players who don’t give up. At will, like Quinten Post or Pat Spencer, the visitors frustrate the hosts, who are increasingly clumsy and dominate on the rebound (which offers numerous second chances). Andrew Wiggins is not enough to keep his team ahead (74-72).

Then Miami stepped on the gas early in the fourth quarter. Under the leadership of Kel’el Ware, hyperactive behind the boards, and especially Norman Powell, finally more skilled and aggressive in scoring, 18-4 changed the course of the game. The kind of “run” that’s startling, especially since the turnovers didn’t help in any way, and Bam Adebayo takes over the point in the last five minutes, on 3-pointers, mid-range and layups. Assisted by Powell (110-94).

Returning from injury Bam Adebayo (20 points, 7 rebounds) signed an encouraging recovery, in this meeting of poor skills (38% for both teams), and Norman Powell (25 points) woke up at the best time, with his 17 units in the fourth quarter alone.

TO BE REMEMBERED

– Miami finished strong. The author of the best start, the Heat gradually allowed themselves to be lulled by this Warriors team who had nothing to lose and who fought with weapons, to give themselves the right to walk away with the victory twelve minutes from the end. Except Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo’s group stormed the final period 18-4, which put Steve Kerr’s men on the ropes. At the end, it ended with… 38-22. Between the energy of Kel’el Ware on the rebound or the high efficiency of the fast game, Erik Spoelstra’s players stepped up when needed to get valuable success.

– Golden State decimated. Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Jonathan Cummings and Al Horford. Aside from the long-injured DeAnthony Melton, the Warriors’ top five players were missing last night. So we had to rely on Buddy Hield, Quinten Post, Brandin Podziemski or Pat Spencer, certainly willing but ultimately too short against the talent of Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo. It is clear that the return home will bring many benefits for these “Dubs”, undefeated at home (5-0) and visibly already on their knees, although the season resumed only a month ago.

– Bam Adebayo played again. After two weeks out due to foot discomfort, Bam Adebayo made it find your way to the floorsthe evening of his former friend Jimmy Butler’s arrival. Without forcing, the All-Star interior played his game for three quarters, giving him the game. Before taking matters into his own hands during the final act, only to fend off the onslaught of the Californians forever, burdened by their lost balloons. Tyler Herro is also close to returning, which is the first positive point for the Floridians anyway.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.