Bam Adebayo Scores 25 Points as Heat Edge Clippers 120-119
The Miami Heat secured a narrow 120-119 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, thanks to a strong performance by Bam Adebayo who scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Norman Powell contributed 21 points in his return to Southern California, helping Miami snap a two-game losing streak.
Key Players and Statistics
- Andrew Wiggins added 17 points, while Kel’el Ware contributed 16 to support Miami’s effort.
- James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points.
- Ivica Zubac pulled down 18 rebounds along with scoring 9 points for Los Angeles.
- Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each chipped in 12 points for the Heat.
Game Highlights
- The Heat shot 54.2% from the field and made 12 of 25 three-point attempts.
- The Clippers shot 50% from three-point range, going 17 of 41.
- Los Angeles committed 21 turnovers, which Miami converted into 37 points.
Miami led 120-116 late after two free throws by Adebayo with less than a minute remaining. Though Adebayo missed a close-range shot with 26 seconds left, Harden’s three-pointer brought the Clippers within a single point with 20 seconds remaining.
“The Clippers had a chance to win it, but Leonard missed a 26-foot step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer.”
Los Angeles had trailed by as many as 13 points in the third quarter before veteran Chris Paul’s three-pointer tied the game at 105-105 with under 10 minutes to play.
Upcoming Games
- Heat: At Denver on Wednesday night
- Clippers: Host Oklahoma City on Tuesday night
Summary: The Miami Heat's resilience, highlighted by Bam Adebayo's double-double, helped them overcome a Clippers rally to claim a tight 120-119 victory on the road.