MIAMI (AP) ― The Golden State Warriors used a savvy play by a rookie and took advantage of a defensive breakdown to surprise the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
Draymond Green, a second-round draft pick out of Michigan State, made a layup with 0.9 seconds left to give the Warriors a 97-75 win over the Heat.
The Heat left him open under the basket as there was miscommunication between Ray Allen and Shane Battier.
“With the last shot, coach didn’t point out who specifically was going to take the shot,” Green said. “We were going to find out who was open and make the best play. Of course guys are going to go with Klay (Thompson) and Steph (Curry). I just happened to be wide open and (Jarrett Jack) found me.”
Thompson tied a season high with 27 points to lead the Warriors, who have won five straight.
Brooklyn 94, Toronto 88
Atlanta 86, Orlando 80
Indiana 96, Cleveland 81
Chicago 96, Philadelphia 89
LA Clippers 100, Charlotte 94
Boston 117, Dallas 115
Milwaukee 98, Sacramento 85
Houston 99, Washington 93
Okla. City 92, New Orleans 88
Minnesota 108, Denver 105
Phoenix 82, Memphis 80
Utah 99, San Antonio 96
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