# Heat vs Warriors referees, Nov 5, 2026: crew and foul forecast

Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors, Thursday, November 5, 2026, tip-off 10:00 PM ET. Page: https://whistlebets.com/games/nba-2026-11-05-mia-at-gsw

> Monty: Average whistle, and two teams that foul like they're apologizing for something. Giannis is the one guy who might see the line, and he'll be in foul trouble finding it. Crew's not named yet, so relax, genius, you've got time to be wrong.

## The crew

Not posted yet. The NBA names the crew about 9 a.m. ET on game day.

## The read

- AVERAGE: about 42.6 fouls expected per 100 possessions, both teams (MIA 20.9, GSW 21.7)
- 2 busiest of 2 games on the slate
- Free-throw attempts expected per 100: MIA 23.3, GSW 22.4
- Foul-trouble watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA)
- One game still swings about 5 fouls per 100 around the read. Information, not a pick.

## Quick answers

**Who are the referees for Heat vs Warriors?**
The referees for Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors on Thursday, November 5, 2026 are not posted yet. The NBA names the crew about 9 a.m. ET on game day.

**What time does Heat vs Warriors start?**
Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

**How many fouls are expected in Heat vs Warriors?**
About 42.6 fouls per 100 possessions for both teams combined, average for the slate, from the crew's tendency, how both teams foul and draw fouls, and who is out. One game still swings about 5 either side.

**Who is most at risk of foul trouble?**
Giannis Antetokounmpo has the highest chance of early foul trouble in this game.


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Source: WhistleBets (https://whistlebets.com), data updated 2026-11-01T06:44:09.252Z. Referee reads, not picks. Numbers carry their sample size; one game is mostly noise. We make no claim about any official's bias or integrity. 19+ (21+ in most of the US).