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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Miami Heat 135–112 on January 19 at Chase Center, dominating a matchup that fell well short of the Vegas total of 239.5 points. Bogdan Podziemski led the Warriors with 24 points while Stephen Curry added 19, as Golden State's offense hummed at 51.6 percent from the field and connected on 24 three-pointers to control the pace. Miami's Norvel Powell paced the Heat with 21 points, but the visitors' struggles were evident in their 39.4 field-goal percentage and 13 three-pointers made, compounded by 19 turnovers that fueled Golden State's transition game. The Warriors' defensive rating of 103.2 suffocated Miami's attack, particularly in the fourth quarter when the Heat managed just 19 points; Golden State's 38 assists and 11 steals showcased crisp ball movement and perimeter pressure that Miami couldn't match. The 23-point margin underscored a talent and execution gap, with the Warriors' offensive rating of 125.6 highlighting their efficiency advantage. Golden State's third straight win solidifies its playoff positioning while Miami faces mounting pressure to stabilize its rotation.