Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Miami Heat in Miami.
The Miami Heat delivered a resounding 112-86 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, spoiling Jimmy Butler바카라™s highly anticipated return to Miami following his controversial mid-season trade. Butler, who had a bitter fallout with Heat management before being dealt to Golden State in February, endured a frustrating night, managing just 11 points as the Warriors바카라™ offense faltered. Meanwhile, Miami seized control early and never looked back, securing a wire-to-wire win that keeps them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 31-41 record, maintaining their play-in tournament hopes.
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Miami Heat in Miami.
Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Miami Heat in Miami.
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) grabs a rebound as Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) defends Miami Heat forward Kyle Anderson (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami.
Miami Heat guard Alec Burks (18) looks to pass the ball under pressure from Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) gestures after scoring a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Miami.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) aims to score as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.