The Golden State Warriors (36 - 2) defeated the Miami Heat (22 - 16) 111 - 103 at Oracle Arena on Monday. Miami entered the contest as 15 point underdogs and kept pace with the Warriors through all four quarters. The defending champions rarely shoot as low as 30 percent from behind the arc, but the wing defense played a crucial role in Miami keeping the game within striking distance. Justise Winslow started in place of Hassan Whiteside (knee), who was doubtful an hour before tip - off, as the Heat chose to go with a small lineup to match up with the league's best small ball team. Dwyane Wade, in signature fashion, kept finding his way to the charity stripe, which resulted in the game being slowed down, and at times, in favor of Miami. He finished with 20 points, six rebounds and 11 assists on 6 - of - 19 shooting, to go with a perfect 8 - of - 8 from the free throw line. Five Miami players matched Wade in double figures, including efficient performances from the bench combination of Gerald Green and Tyler Johnson. Chris Bosh completed a double - double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, while Luol Deng added a double - double as well, with 14 points and 10 boards. Miami will look to end the Los Angeles Clippers (25 - 13) nine game winning streak at Staples Center on Wednesday. Once again, Draymond Green rounded out the box score with an all around impressive performance, scoring 22 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out six assists in 35 minutes. While Stephen Curry is campaigning for a second straight MVP, Green is doing as much, if not more, to bolster the Warriors historic season. Over his last 10 games, the Michigan State product is averaging 17 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, including a lights out 54 percent from 3 - point range. His court vision is improving, as marked by the major jump in assists per game this season. Curry did drop 31 points on the Heat, which was good for his 16th 30 - plus point game of the season, although it took 27 shots, as Curry shot well below his 51 percent average. Curry's dagger trey put the Warriors ahead 110 - 101 with under a :30 to play. Brandon Rush remained in the starting lineup, as Luke Walton noted that his strong play is deserving while Harrison Barnes eases his way back. The Warriors will visit the Denver Nuggets (14 - 24) on Wednesday.
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