Bam Adebayo Leads Heat to Narrow Win Over Clippers
Bam Adebayo scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Miami Heat narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday night. Norman Powell contributed 21 points in his return to Southern California, helping Miami snap a two-game losing streak.
Key Performances
- Andrew Wiggins added 17 points, and Kel’el Ware scored 16 for the Heat.
- James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points.
- Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points but missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
- Ivica Zubac recorded nine points and 18 rebounds for Los Angeles.
- Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each scored 12 points.
Game Highlights
The Heat converted 54.2% of their field goals and made 12 of 25 three-point attempts. The Clippers shot slightly better from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 41 threes (41.5%). Turnovers proved costly for Los Angeles, as they committed 21 turnovers, leading to 37 Miami points.
Miami held a 120-116 lead after two free throws by Adebayo with 56 seconds left. After Adebayo missed an attempt inside with 26 seconds remaining, Harden’s 3-pointer pulled the Clippers to within one point with 20 seconds on the clock. Despite a final possession opportunity, Leonard missed a 26-foot step-back three at the buzzer.
Additional Notes
- The Clippers overcame a 13-point third-quarter deficit to tie the game 105-105 with 9:55 left, capped by a Chris Paul three-pointer.
- The Heat’s victory marked their second road win in five games, with a 1-2 record on their current four-game trip.
- Upcoming games: Heat visit Denver on Wednesday; Clippers host Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
“Miami led 120-116 after two free throws from Adebayo with 56 seconds remaining... Leonard missed a 26-foot step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer.”
Summary: Bam Adebayo’s strong all-around game powered the Miami Heat to a tight 120-119 win over the Clippers, overcoming turnovers and a late Clippers rally.
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