The defining narrative of the last two seasons has been the "Jimmy Butler return" games. Following his trade to Golden State in February 2025 for a package including (who now plays for Miami), the atmosphere during their matchups has become electric.
A short-handed Warriors squad fell 110-96 in Miami. The Heat capitalized on 23 Golden State turnovers, with Norman Powell (25 points) and Bam Adebayo (20 points) leading the charge against a Warriors team missing Curry, Butler, and Draymond Green. The Jimmy Butler Revenge Arc The defining narrative of the last two seasons
The matchup between the and Miami Heat has transformed into one of the NBA's most intriguing cross-conference rivalries, punctuated by the massive mid-2025 trade that sent long-time Heat cornerstone Jimmy Butler to the Bay Area. Recent Series History (2025-26 Season) The Heat capitalized on 23 Golden State turnovers,