Bam Adebayo Leads Heat to Narrow Win Over Clippers
Bam Adebayo scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Miami Heat edged the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday night. Norman Powell contributed 21 points in his return to Southern California, helping Miami snap a two-game losing streak and secure their second road win in five games.
Key Player Contributions
- Andrew Wiggins added 17 points for the Heat.
- Kel’el Ware chipped in 16 points.
- James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points.
- Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points but missed a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
- Ivica Zubac had nine points and a team-high 18 rebounds.
- Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each scored 12 points off the bench.
Game Highlights and Statistics
The Heat shot an efficient 54.2% from the floor and made 12 of 25 three-pointers. The Clippers finished with a 50% 3-point percentage, hitting 17 of 41 attempts.
Miami capitalized on 21 Los Angeles turnovers, converting them into 37 crucial points. Late free throws by Adebayo extended the Heat’s lead to 120-116 with under a minute to play.
“The Clippers had a chance to win it, but Leonard missed a 26-foot step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer.”
Despite rallying from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter and tying the game at 105-105 on a Chris Paul three-pointer, the Clippers couldn’t close the gap in the final seconds.
Next Games
- Heat: at Denver on Wednesday night
- Clippers: host Oklahoma City on Tuesday night
Author's summary: Bam Adebayo's double-double fueled Miami's narrow 120-119 victory over Los Angeles, overcoming turnovers and a late Clippers comeback.
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