Bam Adebayo Scores 25 Points as Heat Edge Clippers 120–119
Bam Adebayo tallied 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Norman Powell added 21 in his return to Southern California, leading the Miami Heat to a narrow 120–119 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
Andrew Wiggins contributed 17 points and Kel’el Ware scored 16, helping Miami snap a two-game skid and claim its second road win in five outings. The Heat now stand at 1–2 on their four-game road swing.
Clippers’ Strong Effort Falls Short
James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard followed with 27 as Los Angeles suffered its first home loss in four games this season. Ivica Zubac recorded nine points and 18 rebounds, while Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each added 12 points.
Game Highlights
- Miami shot 54.2% from the field and hit 12 of 25 from beyond the arc.
- The Clippers connected on 17 of 41 three-pointers (50%) but committed 21 turnovers.
- The Heat converted those turnovers into 37 points.
Key Moments
Miami led 120–116 after Adebayo sank two free throws with 56 seconds remaining. He missed a close shot with 26 seconds left, allowing Harden to nail a three-pointer and close the gap to one point with 20 seconds remaining.
“The Clippers had a chance to win it, but Kawhi Leonard’s 26-foot step-back three at the buzzer missed.”
Upcoming Games
- Heat: at Denver on Wednesday night
- Clippers: host Oklahoma City on Tuesday night
Author’s summary: Adebayo’s fourth-quarter composure powered Miami past Los Angeles 120–119 in a tense finish marked by turnovers and clutch shooting from both sides.
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