Who plays
Miami @ Golden State
Current records: Miami 11-16; Golden State 15-13
What there is to know
The Golden State Warriors haven’t won a game against the Miami Heat since February 10, 2019, but they will look to end the drought on Wednesday. Golden State will once again play host and host Miami at the Chase Center, where a tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. The Warriors are still expected to rise high after a win, while Miami will look to turn the ship around.
The sound you heard on Monday was the absolute Golden State slam on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Playmaker Stephen Curry continued his habit of dropping insane stat lines, shooting 7-11 from downtown and finishing with 36 points and six assists.
Meanwhile, Miami fell to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, losing 125-118. Little forward Jimmy Butler’s play, who lost a triple-double with 30 points, ten tenths and ten draws, was an advantage for the Heat.
With the exception of the Buzzer Beaters, the Warriors are expected to win a close competition. They covered a ten-point spread on Monday, so bettors might think that will translate into additional success against a smaller spread.
Golden State is now 15-13 years old while Miami is 11-16 years old. A few defensive stats to keep in mind while watching: Golden State kept their opponents at a 43.80% field goal percentage, which puts them second in the league. Miami isn’t nearly as good, but they’re not fools either: They’ve kept their opponents at a 44.90% field goal percentage, which puts them fourth in the championship.
How to watch
- When: Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET
- Or: Chase Center – San Francisco, California
- TV: ESPN
- Online Streaming: fuboTV (Try free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- To follow: CBS Sports app
Chances
The Warriors are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Heat, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started with the Heat as the 1 point favorite.
Over / Under: -111
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History of the series
Golden State has won six of its last ten games against Miami.
- February 10, 2020 – Miami 113 vs Golden State 101
- November 29, 2019 – Miami 122 v Golden State 105
- February 27, 2019 – Miami 126 vs Golden State 125
- February 10, 2019 – Golden State 120 vs. Miami 118
- December 03, 2017 – Golden State 123 vs. Miami 95
- November 06, 2017 – Golden State 97 vs. Miami 80
- January 23, 2017 – Miami 105 v Golden State 102
- January 10, 2017 – Golden State 107 v Miami 95
- February 24, 2016 – Golden State 118 vs Miami 112
- January 11, 2016 – Golden State 111 v Miami 103
Golden State injury report
- James Wiseman: Out (wrist)
- Kevon Looney: Out (Ankle)
- Marquese Chriss: out for the season (lower leg)
- Klay Thompson: Out for the Season (Achille)
Miami injury report
- Gabe Vincent: game decision (knee)
- Goran Dragic: Out (Ankle)
- Chris Silva: Out (Hip)
- Avery Bradley: Out (Calf)
- Meyers Leonard: absent for the season (shoulder)
