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.
Key Player Performances
- Norman Powell contributed 21 points in his return to Southern California.
- Andrew Wiggins added 17 points.
- Kel’el Ware scored 16 points.
- James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points.
- Kawhi Leonard added 27 points.
- Ivica Zubac posted nine points and 18 rebounds for Los Angeles.
- Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each scored 12 points.
Game Summary
Miami ended a two-game losing streak and secured their second road win in five games, moving to a 1-2 record on a four-game trip. The Heat shot 54.2% from the field and made 12 of 25 three-point attempts.
The Clippers shot 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 41 three-pointers, but committed 21 turnovers that Miami converted into 37 points.
Miami held a 120-116 lead after two free throws by Adebayo with 56 seconds remaining. Though Adebayo missed a close shot with 26 seconds left, Harden responded with a three-pointer, pulling the Clippers within one point with 20 seconds left.
"The Clippers had a chance to win it, but Leonard missed a 26-foot step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer."
The Clippers overcame a third-quarter deficit of as many as 13 points, tying the game at 105-105 with 9:55 to go on a three-pointer from veteran Chris Paul.
Upcoming Games
- Heat will face Denver on Wednesday night.
- Clippers will host Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.
Summary: Bam Adebayo's strong all-around performance helped Miami end a skid, with the Heat surviving a late Clippers rally to win 120-119.