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Plowden, Thompson shine as Warriors rout Heat in California Classic opener
G League veteran Ethan Thompson put up an efficient 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting off the bench.
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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Miami Heat 105-66 at Chase Center in San Francisco during the 2024 NBA California Classic Summer League.
The Warriors rolled past the Heat with a solid performance on both ends of the court. Golden State raced to a 19-12 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, aided by an impressive defensive effort. A 30-11 score in the third quarter iced the game for good, and the Warriors cruised their way in the final quarter to open their Summer League campaign with a resounding victory.
The Warriors saw a dominant effort from Ethan Thompson, who scored a game-high 27 points coming off the bench. Daeqwon Plowden posted 26 points before departing the contest with a knee injury in the second half. Pat Spencer posted 16 points, Reece Beekman notched 10 points, and Marques Bolden recorded six points, 13 boards and six blocks.
The Heat only had two players scoring in double digits in this defeat, as Cole Swider chipped in with 17 points and Kel’el Ware delivered 12 points while grabbing six boards and swatting five shots.
Golden State next plays Sunday against the Lakers, with Miami’s next contest being Sunday against the Kings 2.