Giannis Antetokounmpo set Miami’s early pace as the Heat edged Golden State after one quarter.
Miami leads Golden State 29-26 after the first quarter Thursday, with Giannis Antetokounmpo putting up 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in under eight minutes. Bam Adebayo added 7 points, while Davion Mitchell hit both of his three-point attempts and finished the quarter with 6 points. Golden State stayed within three despite Stephen Curry shooting 1-for-5 for 3 points; Al Horford and Georges Niang each added a three. The Warriors entered 5-3 and ranked 10th in the power index, while the 3-5 Heat ranked 20th.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami): 9 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST Bam Adebayo (Miami): 7 PTS, 3-for-4 FG Davion Mitchell (Miami): 6 PTS, 2-for-2 from three