Bam Adebayo Leads Heat to Narrow Victory Over Clippers
Bam Adebayo scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, helping the Miami Heat narrowly defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday night. Norman Powell contributed 21 points in his return to Southern California, aiding Miami in ending a two-game losing streak and securing their second road win in five games.
Key Performances
- Andrew Wiggins added 17 points and Kel’el Ware scored 16 for the Heat.
- James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points, while Kawhi Leonard added 27.
- 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 shot an efficient 54.2% from the field and made 12 of 25 three-pointers. The Clippers had a 50% three-point shooting rate, hitting 17 of 41 attempts. Turnovers were costly for Los Angeles, with 21 giveaways that Miami converted into 37 points.
Miami led 120-116 after two free throws from Adebayo with 56 seconds remaining.
Adebayo missed an inside shot with 26 seconds left; Harden then sank a 3-pointer with 20 seconds remaining to bring the Clippers within one point.
Leonard missed a 26-foot step-back three-pointer at the buzzer, denying the Clippers a comeback win.
The Clippers overcame a 13-point deficit in the third quarter, tying the game at 105-105 on a 3-pointer by veteran Chris Paul with 9:55 remaining, but ultimately fell short.
Upcoming Games
- Heat will face Denver on Wednesday night.
- Clippers will host Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.
Summary: Adebayo’s strong all-around play fueled the Heat’s clutch win in a closely contested game, showcasing Miami’s resilience on the road.