Bam Adebayo Leads Miami Heat to Narrow Victory Over Los Angeles Clippers
Bam Adebayo scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Miami Heat edge out the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. Norman Powell contributed 21 points in his first game back in Southern California, boosting Miami’s record to 4-3.
Key Performances
- Bam Adebayo: 25 points, 10 rebounds
- Norman Powell: 21 points
- James Harden (Clippers): 29 points
- Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): 27 points
- Ivica Zubac: 9 points, 18 rebounds
- Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, John Collins: 12 points each
Game Summary
Miami shot 54.2% overall, making 12 of 25 from three-point range. The Clippers converted 17 of 41 attempts from beyond the arc. Turnovers were decisive, with Los Angeles committing 21 giveaways that Miami converted into 37 points.
The Heat took a 120-116 lead after Adebayo made two free throws with 56 seconds remaining.
Adebayo missed a follow-up shot inside with 26 seconds left, and Harden's three-pointer brought the Clippers within one point with 20 seconds remaining. Leonard’s 26-foot step-back three-pointer at the buzzer missed, sealing the win for Miami.
Los Angeles trimmed a 13-point third-quarter deficit to tie the game at 105-105 with 9:55 left, including a three-pointer by veteran Chris Paul. Miami regained control down the stretch to secure the narrow victory.
Final Records After The Game
- Miami Heat: 4 wins – 3 losses
- Los Angeles Clippers: 3 wins – 3 losses, first home loss in four games this season
Author’s summary: Bam Adebayo’s strong performance and Miami's resilience in the final minutes secured a tense 120-119 win over the Clippers, highlighting the team's improved efficiency and defensive pressure.