returned to the starting lineup for the for the first time in a while, and was effective in the team’s 113-92 blowout win against the . After having an inconsistent season marked by a myriad of ups and downs, Thompson has been coming off the bench for the Warriors in recent months. It is there where he has begun to find a bit of his stride, but in the game against the Heat on Tuesday night, coach opted to start Thompson. Thompson had a big night as a starter, leading the entire game with 28 points. He also had five rebounds and two assists. His big night in the starting lineup indicates promise that he could potentially return to a starting role, but Kerr has shot that idea down, indicating that Thompson’s return to the starting lineup is not permanent. “I just felt like we needed a little more spacing on the floor to start the game. It doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s permanent. I just felt like tonight, that was important.” —Steve Kerr on Thompson starting Road Versus Home The Warriors have been much better on the road this season than at home, and this was the case on Tuesday night in Miami. In addition to Thompson’s 28 points, Jonathan Kuminga aided with 18, and and both put up 17 each. These efforts were enough to defeat an injured Heat squad, who were missing the majority of their key starters including Tyler Herro, , and . Golden State is now 19-15 on the road but only 18-19 at home. But the game on Tuesday night felt like a Warriors home game despite being in Miami, something that Kerr addressed after the game. “You walk into any arena in the league on the road and there’s automatically blue and yellow jerseys all over the place. Steph’s got so many fans across the country and a lot of people cheer for him no matter where we are.” —Steve Kerr on the Warriors fanbase Adebayo's Efforts led the scoring for Miami with 24 points, including a rare three pointer which is becoming evermore common in his game as of late. But the Warriors were able to take advantage of a ravaged Heat squad, while maintaining good defense. “Our assist to turnover ratio was really good. That’s always a great indicator of if it's a good night at the office.” —Klay Thompson Golden State still remains in 10th place in the Western Conference after this win, while the Heat remain seventh in the Eastern Conference with the loss. They are tied in the standings with the , but since the Heat own that tiebreaker, the Sixers hold the eighth spot. The Warriors will head across
Florida to face the on Wednesday night, as part of a back to back. Meanwhile, the Heat will welcome the into town on Friday night.