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Ayesha Curry praises ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler after Warriors game appearance

Ayesha Curry extended a heartfelt welcome on Instagram to filmmaker Ryan Coogler as he made his return to Chase Center. Coogler, accompanied by his wife Zinzi, watched the Warriors triumph over the Miami Heat with a score of 120-100. This victory marked the team's sixth straight win of the season, highlighted by Stephen Curry's 29-point performance and Klay Thompson's emotional comeback.

Ayesha Curry praises ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler after Warriors game appearance

Stephen Curry netted 29 points in a decisive 120-100 victory for the Golden State Warriors against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 17 points, along with eight rebounds and six assists, while the Warriors extended their winning streak to six games following a challenging 0-3 start. Miami's Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 20 points and 14 rebounds, and Davion Mitchell added 22 points and eight assists, but the Heat were outscored 26-9 in a crucial stretch of the third quarter.

Draymond Green had an impressive 11 assists, and Georges Niang scored 13 points off the bench. Curry started slow, going 1 for 8 at halftime, but came on strong in the third quarter, finishing with 9 of 19 shooting, including six 3-pointers. Klay Thompson returned to action and scored 11 points in his first game back with the Warriors, receiving a warm welcome before tipoff.

Andrew Wiggins struggled, finishing with two points and limited production off the bench. Miami's defense of the three-point line was emphasized by coach Erik Spoelstra as a key focus, with the Warriors shooting 39% from beyond the arc. Stephen Curry's three-pointer at the opening quarter propelled him into 17th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list, surpassing Oscar Robertson's record.

Former Warriors assistant coach Jarron Collins attended the game in honor of his late twin brother, Jason, on Pride Night. The Heat will visit Sacramento on Sunday, while the Warriors host the Magic on Saturday night.

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