Bam Adebayo leads Heat to narrow win over Clippers

Bam Adebayo Leads Heat to Narrow Win Over Clippers

Bam Adebayo scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Miami Heat narrowly defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Key Performances

Bam Adebayo contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds.
Norman Powell added 21 points in his first game back in Southern California, aiding Miami's record improvement to 4-3.
For the Clippers, James Harden scored 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard added 27.
Ivica Zubac recorded nine points and 18 rebounds.
Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each scored 12 points for Los Angeles.

Game Summary

Miami shot efficiently at 54.2% from the field, hitting 12 of 25 from beyond the arc, while Los Angeles made 17 of 41 three-point attempts. Turnovers proved costly for the Clippers, who committed 21 giveaways that the Heat turned into 37 points.

The Heat took a 120-116 lead after Adebayo made two free throws with 56 seconds remaining. He missed a follow-up shot inside with 26 seconds left, and Harden’s 3-pointer brought the Clippers within a point with 20 seconds remaining. Leonard had the final chance, but his 26-foot step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer missed.

Los Angeles had erased a 13-point third-quarter deficit to tie the game at 105-105 with 9:55 remaining, highlighted by a three-pointer from veteran Chris Paul. However, Miami recaptured control in the final minutes to secure the tight victory.

Team Records

Miami Heat improved to 4-3.
Los Angeles Clippers fell to 3-3 and suffered their first home loss of the season.

This game showcased Miami's resilience and clutch defense, overcoming a late push by the Clippers to claim a hard-fought win.

TalkBasket.net — 2025-11-04