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NBA Round Up: Stephen Curry Duels Klay Thompson, Giannis Loses His Way In Miami, Warriors Star Goes Head-to-Head With NBA Champion & More

The last two nights of NBA action delivered no shortage of storylines, headlined by Klay Thompson’s return to Chase Center with the Miami Heat on Thursday. While the Splash Brothers shared pregame banter and postgame laughs, Miami’s marquee star Giannis…

By Caroline John · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:02 PM

Key Things to Know

Stephen Curry scored 29 points to lead the Warriors past Klay Thompson and the Miami Heat 120-100.
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 20 points and 14 rebounds but recorded a minus-22 rating in Miami's defeat.
Georges Niang and Bobby Portis were assessed double technical fouls during an altercation separated by Draymond Green.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Stephen Curry scored 29 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 120-100 victory over Klay Thompson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Miami Heat at Chase Center on Thursday. Thompson managed 11 points in his return to his former home arena, while Antetokounmpo was limited to 20 points amid heavy defensive pressure from Draymond Green. The contest also featured a heated on-court altercation between Golden State's Georges Niang and Miami's Bobby Portis.

Elsewhere across the league, the Minnesota Timberwolves earned a 117-107 road win over the Houston Rockets behind strong fourth-quarter contributions from LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga despite Rudy Gobert's offensive struggles. In Dallas, Victor Wembanyama overcame an ankle scare to total 52 points, 24 rebounds, and eight blocks in the San Antonio Spurs' 112-111 victory against the Mavericks.

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