The Golden State Warriors (51 - 5) outscored the Miami Heat (32 - 25) 118 - 112 on Wednesday. The entertaining back - and - forth battle got off to a somewhat surprising start, with the Heat jumping on the reigning NBA champs early to take a 30 - 21 lead after one quarter. Golden State won each of the three successive periods however, with their stellar backcourt catching fire. Stephen Curry surpassed the 40 - point mark for only the second time since Dec. 5, while Klay Thompson broke the 30 - point barrier for the second time in the last three games. Both clubs played each other as closely as the final score indicated, as they were virtually even in several major offensive categories. That parity also extended to the turnover battle, with each team taking care of the ball at a high level. The visitors handed the ball over to Miami a modest 13 times, while the Heat was guilty of only 12 mistakes themselves. Curry's 42 points paced the Warriors' attack. He added seven rebounds, seven assists, a steal and two blocks. Thompson was next in line with 33 points, which he supplemented with three rebounds and four steals. With the pair of superstars accounting for well over half of Golden State's scoring haul on the night, only two other players tallied double - digit points. Harrison Barnes supplied 11, along with five rebounds, an assist and a steal, while Draymond Green contributed a 10 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and a block. The Warriors remain the top - ranked team in the Western Conference, and also hold the best record in the NBA. They continue their trek through the Sunshine State with a visit to the Orlando Magic on Thursday. The Heat was led by a 32 - point effort from Dwyane Wade, who shook off his troublesome knee to help Miami keep pace. He also dished out seven assists, hauled in three rebounds, and had a steal and a block. Hassan Whiteside continued his stretch of highly impressive play off the bench, collecting 21 points, 13 boards, a steal and a pair of his trademark blocks. It was the 26 - year - old's third consecutive double - double, which have all come off the bench following his return from a one - game suspension for elbowing the Spurs' Boban Marjanovic before the All-Star break. Luol Deng, who's been excellent in his own right while helping fill the void left by Chris Bosh's (calf) absence, turned in a 16 - point, 11 - rebound double - double of his own that also featured three assists, a steal and a block. Goran Dragic was efficient, pitching in 13 points, handing out seven assists and tallying a steal. Second-round pick Josh Richardson got in on the act as well, managing a career - high 15 points, and adding two rebounds, a block and a steal. Miami remains atop the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division and currently holds the fourth seed in the conference. They head to Boston for a showdown with the third - seeded Celtics on Saturday afternoon.
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