The NBA regular season schedule brought a quiet night to North American hardwood on November 5 and 6, 2026, offering just two matchups that nonetheless reshaped the immediate standings. Sport2u.tv reported that the Phoenix Suns defeated the Orlando Magic 117-104 at home, while the Golden State Warriors secured a 120-100 victory over the Miami Heat to claim their sixth win.
Booker Dictates Terms as Suns Cruise Past Orlando
Phoenix took control of the contest from the opening tip and never relinquished it. The Arizona franchise constructed a 63-51 advantage by halftime before pushing their lead to a commanding 30 points at 105-75 in the second half. Orlando mounted a late run, but the damage was already done.
Devin Booker shouldered the scoring load with 30 points, while Miles Bridges added 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Magic countered with Wendell Carter Jr.’s 27 points and 13 rebounds, alongside Franz Wagner’s 15 points and 15 assists, yet the visitors fell short.
Curry Sparks Warriors’ Late Surge Against Miami
The affair stayed tight for the first 24 minutes, with Golden State and Miami trading blows through a first half played on a knife’s edge. Then Steve Kerr’s team found another gear.
A decisive 12-0 run straddling the third and fourth quarters ripped the game open, turning a 61-61 score into a comfortable 91-76 advantage by the final frame’s onset. Steph Curry led the charge with 29 points, dictating the tempo and breaking Miami’s defensive structure. Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 17 points, and Draymond Green orchestrated the offense with 11 assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fought valiantly for the Heat with 20 points and 14 rebounds, supported by Davion Mitchell’s 22 points. Italian forward Simone Fontecchio did not leave the bench for Golden State, remaining inactive throughout the contest.
| Regular Season Matchup | Final Score | Home Team Leaders | Away Team Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic | 117-104 | Devin Booker (30 pts), Miles Bridges (18 pts, 13 reb) | Wendell Carter Jr. (27 pts, 13 reb), Franz Wagner (15 pts, 15 ast) |
| Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat | 120-100 | Steph Curry (29 pts), Yaxel Lendeborg (17 pts) | Davion Mitchell (22 pts), Giannis Antetokounmpo (20 pts, 14 reb) |
Whether their momentum can sustain this pace remains the primary question for Kerr’s squad.
