Thursday was a quiet NBA night with only two games, both in the West. Stephen Curry and Devin Booker led easy wins for their teams.
Thursday’s scores
| Winner | Score | Loser | Top scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 120–100 | Miami Heat | Stephen Curry (GSW): 29, 6 threes |
| Phoenix Suns | 117–104 | Orlando Magic | Devin Booker (PHX): 30, 8 ast, 3 stl |
Warriors 120, Heat 100
Curry scored 29 points and made six three-pointers, the most of any player on Thursday. Golden State won by 20 at home. Davion Mitchell led Miami with 22.
The Warriors are rolling. They beat the Lakers in the NBA Cup and the Clippers last weekend (Nov. 1 scores).
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | Warriors | 29 (6 threes) |
| Davion Mitchell | Heat | 22 |
Suns 117, Magic 104
Devin Booker had the night’s top score: 30 points, 8 assists and 3 steals. Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. posted a double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds, but Phoenix pulled away to win by 13.
| Player | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | Suns | 30 pts, 8 ast, 3 stl |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | Magic | 27 pts, 13 reb |
What’s next
Friday brings a much bigger slate. For start times and TV, see our how to watch NBA games tonight guide.
More NBA: NBA power rankings (Week 3) and Pelicans end the Grizzlies’ unbeaten start.
Sources: Land of Basketball – Nov. 5 daily summary, ESPN – Warriors 120-100 Heat.
