Heat Overwhelm Warriors 112-86, Spoiling Butler's Return

The Miami Heat defeated the Golden State Warriors 112-86 in Jimmy Butler's first game back at Kaseya Center following his contentious exit from the team. Butler, who was traded to the Warriors in February, had a disappointing performance with only 11 points while Miami's Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro excelled, combining for 47 points. The match featured a video tribute to Butler, who received a mixed reception from the crowd, acknowledging the significance of his time with the Heat. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized the team's focus on their own performance rather than Butler's return, leading to a solid defensive effort and effective shooting. The victory improved Miami's record to 31-41, maintaining their position in the playoff race, while the Warriors fell to 41-31. This marked the first time since the 2019-20 season that Miami swept the regular season series against Golden State.