On Thursday night at Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Miami Heat 120-100 and extended their winning streak to six games. After three losses to start the season, Steve Kerr's team looks completely different: not merely winning, but doing so through roster depth and tough defense that has allowed an average of just 108 points over the last six games.
Stephen Curry scored 29 points, six of them three-pointers, and once again became the main hero. But this time he was supported not only by the usual faces. Yaxel Lendeborg added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Draymond Green dished out 11 assists — his best mark of the season. The Heat, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, looked solid in the first half, but in the third quarter they allowed 26 points while scoring only nine of their own and finally lost the thread of the game.
The key to the Warriors' success lies not only in offense. After the departure or absence of Kristaps Porzingis, the team rebuilt on the fly. Instead of one star — collective responsibility. A defense that looked leaky at the start of the season now forces opponents to expend energy on every possession. Six straight wins are no longer an accident, but confirmation that the process Green spoke of is working.
What stands out especially is how the team's psychology has changed. After the 0-3 start, many wrote off the Warriors, but the players did not make excuses. They simply kept playing by their own rules: one day at a time, without unnecessary emotion. In the third quarter, Curry went from 2 out of 10 to 7 out of 9, showing that age does not get in the way when you have the support of your teammates.
In the NBA, such streaks often prove temporary, but the Warriors have reason to hope for more. Bench depth, Curry's leadership and a revived defense create a foundation that can withstand more serious tests. The next game against the Orlando Magic will show how sustainable this new version of the team is.
