The Penguins drop a fourth straight game, losing 6-2 to the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena on November 5. Coach Dan Muse defends struggling defenseman Declan Carlile, who’s been on the ice for a team‑high 19 goals against. Forward Egor Chinakhov, acquired from Columbus last year, has managed just four points in nine games after injuries but shows signs of a comeback. Around the league, the Jets recall former Penguin prospect Brayden Yager, the Rangers waive veteran goalie James Reimer after a rough outing, and the Wild clear defenseman Brock Faber from a fractured skull. Panthers forward Brad Marchand may not return until December despite recent skating.
The Miami Dolphins face a daunting Lions offense in Week 9, but Detroit's vulnerable secondary could give Malik Willis and Miami an opening.
The Miami Heat fall 120-100 to the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, dropping to a 3-6 start. Miami’s offense sputters in the second half, managing only 47 points on 35.7% shooting. The article breaks down the game’s standout performer for the Warriors and highlights three Heat players who struggled, offering a detailed post‑game analysis.
Draymond Green believes stopping Giannis Antetokounmpo requires a collective defensive effort, not an individual matchup, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Miami Heat 120-100 on Thursday.
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Stephen Curry ignites the Warriors with a 14‑point third quarter, shooting 4‑of‑5 and nailing three threes as Golden State pulls ahead 38‑23 in Q3 and cruises to a 120‑100 win over the Miami Heat. The victory marks the Dubs' sixth straight win after an 0‑3 start, while former teammates Klay Thompson (11 points) and Andrew Wiggins (2 points) struggle for the Heat. Draymond Green adds 11 assists and a plus‑13 line, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributes a near‑triple‑double with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 20 for Miami but fades after halftime.
The Warriors rally from a 10‑point early deficit to rout the Miami Heat 120‑100 on Nov. 5, extending their winning streak to six. Stephen Curry ignites the offense, while bench players shine: Will Richard earns an A‑ as the lone early scorer, Yaxel Lendeborg posts a 17‑point, 8‑rebound, 6‑assist line in just his ninth career game, and Draymond Green records a season‑high 11 assists despite scoring only two points. Coach Steve Kerr’s trust in the depth unit pays off as the Dubs dominate a sluggish Heat squad, whose overtime effort the night before left them vulnerable.
After an 0‑3 start, Stephen Curry says head coach Steve Kerr’s “stick with the process” talk sparked Golden State’s turnaround. Kerr reminded the team of film insights and the close margins in early losses, like the final minutes against Memphis. The Warriors have since racked up six straight wins, including a 120‑100 victory over Miami, with Curry scoring 29 points and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg adding 17. Wins over Denver, Minnesota, the Lakers, Clippers, Suns and Heat lift the squad to 6‑3 as they prepare to host Orlando and New Orleans.
Stephen Curry reveals his thoughts on the Warriors stopping Giannis Antetokounmpo and his defensive matchup with Klay Thompson in their 120-100 win over the Heat.
Stephen Curry sparked a 120-100 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday, propelling the Golden State Warriors to a six-game streak after a 0‑3 start. Tied 53-53 at halftime, the Warriors exploded in the second half, outscoring Miami 67-47 and leading by as many as 20 points. Curry poured in 29 points on 9‑of‑19 shooting, including 6‑of‑12 from three, and hit all five free throws. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg added 17 points, while Draymond Green recorded 11 assists. Curry praised the run’s confidence boost, and the Warriors aim to extend the streak against Orlando and New Orleans.
Doc Rivers warns that Giannis Antetokounmpo still needs to improve his execution, even after joining the Miami Heat. In a interview with Bill Simmons, Rivers says Giannis plays at a “crazy downhill pace” and has great passing but a limited basketball IQ, noting he “forces” every play and must learn the value of disciplined execution. Rivers believes Erik Spoelstra can help the 3‑6 Heat unlock better chemistry with Bam Adebayo, but stresses that Giannis’s growth is essential for the team’s success.
Coach Steve Kerr downplays Draymond Green’s scoring after the Warriors’ 120-100 win over the Miami Heat on Nov. 6, 2026, emphasizing the veteran’s defensive and playmaking role. Green logged just two points but handed out 11 assists, helped contain Giannis Antetokounmpo (20 points) and served as the team’s de facto center alongside Al Horford and Charles Bassey. Kerr praised Green’s “traffic‑directing” abilities and said his low shot volume isn’t a concern as long as he creates for teammates like Stephen Curry (29 points) and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg (17 points). The Warriors aim to sustain this defensive-first approach for the rest of the season.
The Golden State Warriors dethroned the Phoenix Suns 120-100 to earn their sixth straight victory on Thursday night.
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After the Warriors beat the Miami Heat 120-100 for their sixth straight win, Jimmy Butler posts a cheeky Instagram video aimed at former Warrior Klay Thompson, who returned to the Chase Center in a Heat jersey. The clip says, "Don't just hand it to me, I gotta take it from you," and riffs on their past rivalry. Golden State’s Stephen Curry leads with 29 points, while rookie Yaxel Lendeborg adds 17. Butler, still rehabbing an ACL, uses the victory to stir social‑media fun, echoing his earlier jab at Luka Doncic.
The Golden State Warriors break out with a dominant second‑half to beat the Miami Heat 120‑100 on Thursday at Chase Center, extending their winning streak to six. After a 53‑53 deadlock at halftime, the Warriors unleashed a scoring surge led by Stephen Curry's 30 points and Klay Thompson's 24, while the Heat struggled to answer, with Jimmy Butler finishing with 18. The victory marks the Warriors' fifth straight game with a 20+ point margin and highlights their growing momentum after five consecutive wins.
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Before Thursday’s Warriors‑Heat showdown at Chase Center, Stephen Curry and former teammate Klay Thompson share a brief midcourt chat, a poignant moment for Dubs fans. Thompson, now with Miami after a 2024 trade to Dallas and a August buyout, entered his first game at Golden State’s arena after a 30‑point overtime win over the Clippers. Curry, riding a 34‑point performance in a 116‑113 victory over the Suns, leads a Warriors team that’s 5‑3 and on a five‑game winning streak. Coach Steve Kerr comments on the oddity of seeing former Splash Brothers on opposite jerseys, highlighting their lasting bond.
The Miami Heat, fresh off a 117-116 win over the Clippers, head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors (5-3). The game gains extra hype as former Warrior Klay Thompson returns to his old home in a Warriors uniform, prompting a showdown between Miami (3-5) and the West Coast hosts. Both teams look to capitalize on recent momentum in this West Coast road‑trip matchup.
The Boston Bruins extend their winning streak to three with a dominant 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 6, 2026. Pavel Zacha nets a pair of goals, while Mark Kastelic, Elias Lindholm, Morgan Geekie and Fraser Minten each add one. Michael DiPietro records 16 saves for his fourth straight win. Early in the game, Justin Brazeau scores for the Penguins, but the Bruins quickly respond and never look back. James Hagens exits early after a cross‑check by Sam Girard, with no injury update yet. The Bruins head home before facing the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
The Miami Heat head to the Chase Center on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 10:00 PM ET to face a surging Golden State Warriors squad. The Heat sit 2‑5 early in the 2026‑27 season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 28.4 points and 12.3 rebounds, but defensive lapses have held them back. The Warriors are 5‑3 after five straight wins, highlighted by a 116‑113 victory over Phoenix and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s 37‑point outburst against the Clippers, while shooting nearly 39% from three. The game airs on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area and streams live on Fubo (free trial available).
Golden State guard Brandin Podziemski makes a splash before the Warriors host the Miami Heat on Nov. 6, 2026, arriving at Chase Center on an electric scooter. The 23‑year‑old, fresh off a five‑year, $110 million rookie‑scale extension, showed off his street‑style look before a game where the Warriors sit 5‑3 after winning five straight. Podziemski recently posted 20 points in a 116‑113 win over Phoenix, while Stephen Curry poured in 34. Miami, 3‑5, rides the momentum of a 117‑116 OT victory over the Clippers, featuring Klay Thompson’s go‑ahead three as a Heat rookie. The article highlights Podziemski’s new contract, his early‑season hurdles, and the matchup’s storylines.
Klay Thompson returns to the Bay Area with the Miami Heat, sporting a calm, focused look ahead of Thursday’s showdown at the Chase Center. Fresh off a career‑high 30‑point, 8‑three overtime win over the LA Clippers, Thompson’s confidence is soaring as he prepares to face his former Warriors teammates. The Heat (3‑5) host Golden State (5‑3) in the second night of a back‑to‑back, while rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sparks the Warriors. Thompson, now paired with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and former teammate Andrew Wiggins, hopes to repeat his big night against the squad that made him a champion.
The Hornets announce sharpshooter Kon Knueppel (Rookie of the Year runner‑up) misses Friday’s game vs. Boston with a left hamstring strain, extending his preseason injury woes; center Moussa Diabate (quadriceps tendinopathy) and guard Dennis Schröder (thigh soreness) are also questionable. In the Southeast, Wizards forward Anthony Davis is doubtful after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday’s loss to Atlanta, though he logged 26‑10‑3 in that game. Rookie guard Kingston Flemings earns his first start for the Hawks, posting 14 points, while CJ McCollum sits. Meanwhile, Klay Thompson, now with Miami, boasts a season‑high 30 points and a game‑winner against the Clippers, saying the Heat environment has revived his career.
Andrew Wiggins is skating on thin ice with the Miami Heat before another meeting with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is cleared to play Thursday night as the Miami Heat face the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Despite a right‑wrist sprain, the former Bucks star remains available and is averaging 28.3 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists over his first eight games with Miami. The Heat list only two G‑League call‑ups (Tre Donaldson, Vladislav Goldin) as injuries, while the Warriors sit Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Kristaps Porzingis and Gui Santo. Tip‑off is set for 10 PM ET, with Miami continuing its road swing against Sacramento and Utah.
The Warriors, riding a five‑game winning streak, face the 3‑5 Miami Heat tonight at 7 p.m. PT. Golden State’s injury list is topped by rookie forward Gui Santos, who remains out with left knee tendinitis, while Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porziņģis also sit. Miami is fully healthy, despite a right‑wrist sprain listed for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who averages 28.3 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists. With Klay Thompson returning and the Heat playing a back‑to‑back, the Warriors are favored but will need to stay sharp against Giannis, Bam Adebayo and coach Erik Spoelstra.