Heat vs Warriors Prediction 20 November 2025

The Heat continue to play with their now-characteristic fast-paced style. This approach has them sitting second in the league for scoring, averaging 124.6 points per game. However, their results have started to dip to 57.1%. They still have some levers to pull moving forward, including boasting the best assists metric at 30.3. Yet, it's important not to overlook their defensive struggles, conceding 121.5 points due to their high tempo.

As their pace potentially slows down, Miami might increasingly recall that for a long time, they were primarily a defensive team. They have several players capable of elite defense, such as Andrew Wiggins, who is particularly motivated against his former team. So, the Heat might also appeal to fans of pragmatic basketball.

The primary challenge for Golden State in this scenario will be the back-to-back factor. Less than 24 hours ago, they faced Orlando and suffered a 113-121 defeat. It's worth noting that prior to this, they were on a three-game winning streak where their defense was performing quite well. On average, the visitors concede 114.4 points, ranking 8th in the entire league. Therefore, it makes sense to expect Steve Kerr's squad to deliberately slow down the pace.

In terms of shooting efficiency, the Warriors are in excellent shape. This is hardly surprising, given that Stephen Curry, a living basketball legend, is on the roster. The sharpshooter continues to excel from beyond the arc, contributing significantly to the team's 37.6% accuracy rate. However, the number of attempts might not be particularly high, as the Heat are also adept at defending. Situationally, quick three-point opportunities will likely be contested.