Niang quips on Butler sideline energy after Warriors rout Heat 120-100

Golden State extended its winning streak to six games.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

What happened: Following Golden State's 120-100 victory over Miami, Georges Niang addressed Jimmy Butler's animated presence on the Warriors bench against his former team. Niang remarked, "I wonder why," before adding, "Do you want to see your ex do better than she was with you? Not really.

Golden State Warriors shot chart: every field-goal attempt by court location, final GSW 120, MIA 100 — Warriors 120, Heat 100 (Nov. 5, at home). Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 29 points on 9-of-19 shooting. The Warriors shot 42-of-80 (52.5%) and 16-of-41 from 3. Every Warriors field-goal attempt, by location: Graphic: wire.report

Miami Heat shot chart: every field-goal attempt by court location, final MIA 100, GSW 120 — Warriors 120, Heat 100 (Nov. 5, on the road). Davion Mitchell led the Heat with 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting. The Heat shot 35-of-86 (40.7%) and 13-of-44 from 3. Every Heat field-goal attempt, by location: Graphic: wire.report

Why it matters: Butler remains sidelined while rehabilitating a torn right ACL, with a projected return window between January and February. The result pushed Golden State to 6-3 on the season and dropped Miami to 3-6.

By the numbers: Golden State is 6-3 in 2026-27 through 9 games on a six-game winning streak, while Miami is 3-6 through 9 games. Niang has recorded 7.3 points per game and 3.0 rebounds per game and 1.5 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games.

What to watch: Golden State aims to extend its winning streak as Butler continues his rehabilitation toward a potential early 2027 debut.

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Niang quips on Butler sideline energy after Warriors rout Heat 120-100

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