NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking points from Dwyane Wade's memorable night against the Golden State Warriors

"I've been in this position so many times and so many times you don't make the shot," Dwyane Wade, the three-time NBA Champion said. "And the one I make is a one-legged flick from my chest. It's crazy. Great to do it in front of fans."

For a game that looked to be totally in control of the Miami Heat, it did have an exceptionally nail-biting finish. The dynamic combo of Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry had turned the tables, but the way they were flipped back on the Golden State Warriors was exceptional.

Some of the key players of the night include Goran Dragic who made 27 points off the bench making him the top scorer for Miami Heat and Josh Richardson also added in his share with 21 points. On the Warriors side, Klay Thompson came in with an impressive 36 points and Kevin Durant at 29

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#1 Dwyane Wade's Buzzer Beater

Wade celebrates after making his fitting, but ridiculous buzzer beater last night

Wade was the closest thing to a magician in the arena last night. He pulled off an impossible task in the absolute last second to allow Miami to close the game at 126-125 against the reigning NBA champions.

While Miami had a 24-point advantage over the Golden State Warriors, they blew it all in the fourth quarter bringing scores neck and neck. While Durant made one of his two free throws with 14 seconds left it seemed to be game over for the Heat until Wade went up for a second time and put down a game winner.

Wade, who is currently 37 years old and has announced that he will be retiring post this season finished at an impressive 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. He brought Miami's three-game losing streak to an end and brought them to a 27-33 record overall.

"I knew it was going in as soon as it left his hand," Steve Kerr, coach for the Golden State Warriors said. "I guess it's fitting. His last season, this kind of game – for him to finish it the way he did, incredible."

#2 Team effort by the Warriors in Miami

With Miami killing it last night, it looked to be a real test of team spirit and togetherness by Steph Curry and the boys from Oakland

Miami really did a good job of keeping up the pace throughout the game, they kept the Warriors on their toes, but also and unfortunately did underestimate the power of this insanely talented team.

Klay Thompson proved to have a hot hand, having a high-scoring game for the Golden State Warriors with 36 points. Another team hero, Durant scored 29 points. Unfortunately, point 30, the missed free throw with seconds left could have changed the game, but that was the same free throw that ensured possession of the ball to Wade and his unbelievable shot. Steph Curry also did well at 24 points.

This loss does keep the Warriors at the top of the table for the western conference, but they remain just half a game ahead of the Denver Nuggets. Together this team makes it look easy to close a 24-point gap.

#3 Impressive offence by the Heat

Wade's shot was huge since Miami needed the victory after such a great overall performance

It is important to remember that the Warriors are a specially structured and engineered team. They don't play like everyone else and seem to be currently doing well both offensively and defensively.

Now, the Dubs made many comebacks during the game, but couldn't hold onto the lead, a commendable feat for the Miami Heat. Out of the entire duration of the game, the Warriors only held this privilege for less than three minutes.

While three-pointers from Durant and Thompson helped the Warriors keep closer to the lead by halftime, these efforts had to be heavily sustained for them to work. The Heat made it a point to be aware and create spaces where they knew shooting was possible and exploited those zones.

The Heat's offence was fantastic, with two players coming from the bench scoring at least 25 points (Wade and Dragic) and four of the five starters scoring in double figures.