THE MORNING RUNDOWN
Stephen Curry passed Oscar Robertson for 17th on the NBA’s career scoring list, then helped Golden State turn a tied halftime into a 120–100 win over Miami. He finished with 29 points and six threes as the Warriors made it six straight after an 0–3 start. The milestone came against a familiar face: former Splash Brother Klay Thompson.
Friday, November 6, 2026 · Games from Thursday, November 5 (ET)
Must See Plays
Curry’s stepback sends him past the Big O
A first-quarter three moved Curry ahead of Robertson’s 26,710 career points, giving Thursday’s win a place in his climb up the scoring list.
Booker’s 30 stops Phoenix’s skid
Booker scored 23 before halftime and handed out eight assists as Phoenix beat Orlando 117–104 to end a four-game losing streak.
Klay meets Curry at the rim
Thompson denied his old backcourt partner’s first-quarter layup, a defensive moment from the reunion before Golden State took control after the break.
Draymond goes long, Curry finishes
Green launches the outlet and Curry finishes before the Heat can recover, a full-court connection late in the second quarter.
Lendeborg loses it, then wins it back
After Bam Adebayo strips him, Lendeborg immediately steals the ball from Davion Mitchell and sets up Georges Niang’s layup.
A lefty alley-oop and a corner-three assist
Lendeborg finishes the lob with his left hand, then finds Niang in the corner on another late possession.
Klay fires over Lendeborg from deep
Thompson pulls up well beyond the arc over the rookie, adding a three during Miami’s second-quarter push.
Adebayo gets Horford off balance
Adebayo’s change of direction sends Horford stumbling before the Heat big man knocks down the midrange jumper.
Horford cleans up the miss
Horford follows the missed jumper and scores the putback early in the third quarter.
Giannis and Curry, in replay
Slow-motion looks at Antetokounmpo’s scoring moves and Curry’s three-point shooting from Thursday’s matchup.
Lendeborg wins the whistle
The rookie draws the foul from Adebayo and cannot hide his delight, a lighter moment during Golden State’s third-quarter surge.
Numbers That Matter
36 assists on 42 baskets. Golden State kept the ball moving, with Draymond Green supplying a season-high 11 assists in a game that was tied 53–53 at halftime. Heat–Warriors box score.
25 turnovers, 36 points. That’s what Orlando gave away and what Phoenix scored off those mistakes, enough to offset the Magic’s 48–33 rebounding advantage. Magic–Suns recap.
17, 8 and 6 for Lendeborg. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg added three steals and a block, giving the Warriors production across the floor alongside Curry’s scoring. Full stat line.
15 assists for Wagner. Franz Wagner also had 15 points and eight rebounds, but six turnovers complicated an otherwise productive night in Orlando’s third straight loss. Full stat line.
Last Night’s Scores
Around the League
Bronny heads to the G League. The Lakers assigned Bronny James and first-round pick Cameron Carr to Coachella Valley on Thursday, ahead of the affiliate’s Friday opener. Read the update.
Next stop, Mexico City. Denver and Indiana meet Saturday at 5 p.m. ET at Arena CDMX, the NBA’s 35th game in Mexico since 1992. What to know.
Circle This One
All times Eastern (ET).
Matchup | Tipoff, ET | Where to watch (U.S.) |
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Trail Blazers at Lakers | Friday, Nov. 6 |
Portland’s 6–1 start meets the 7–2 Lakers in West Group C of the NBA Cup. An early test for two teams already banking wins. Tonight’s full slate.
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