Bam Adebayo Leads Miami Heat to Narrow Win Over Los Angeles Clippers
Bam Adebayo delivered a strong performance, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, as the Miami Heat edged the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Key Performances
- Norman Powell contributed 21 points in his first game back in Southern California, helping Miami improve to a 4-3 record.
- For the Clippers, James Harden scored 29 points and Kawhi Leonard added 27, but the team fell to 3-3 after suffering their first home loss in four games this season.
- Ivica Zubac recorded nine points and 18 rebounds. Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each scored 12 points.
Game Details
Miami shot 54.2% from the field, making 12 of 25 three-point attempts. Los Angeles hit 17 of 41 shots from beyond the arc. Turnovers proved costly for the Clippers, who committed 21 giveaways that the Heat turned into 37 points.
The Heat held a 120-116 lead after Adebayo sank two free throws with 56 seconds left. Although he missed a follow-up shot with 26 seconds remaining, Harden’s three-pointer brought the Clippers within one point with 20 seconds to go.
“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 regained control in the closing minutes to secure the victory.
Author’s summary: Bam Adebayo’s standout performance and critical free throws helped Miami Heat narrowly defeat the Clippers 120-119, overcoming late-game pressure and capitalizing on turnovers.