The defining narrative of the last two seasons has been the "Jimmy Butler return" games. Following his trade to Golden State in February 2025 for a package including (who now plays for Miami), the atmosphere during their matchups has become electric.
The Warriors dominated at the Chase Center with a 135-112 victory. Brandin Podziemski exploded for a season-high 24 points off the bench, while Stephen Curry orchestrated the offense with 19 points and 11 assists. The defining narrative of the last two seasons
The matchup between the and Miami Heat has transformed into one of the NBA's most intriguing cross-conference rivalries, punctuated by the massive mid-2025 trade that sent long-time Heat cornerstone Jimmy Butler to the Bay Area. Recent Series History (2025-26 Season) Brandin Podziemski exploded for a season-high 24 points
A short-handed Warriors squad fell 110-96 in Miami. The Heat capitalized on 23 Golden State turnovers, with Norman Powell (25 points) and Bam Adebayo (20 points) leading the charge against a Warriors team missing Curry, Butler, and Draymond Green. The Jimmy Butler Revenge Arc The Heat capitalized on 23 Golden State turnovers,
The two teams split their regular-season meetings during the 2025-26 campaign, with each squad defending their home court. Mon, Jan 19 Warriors won!