Bam Adebayo leads Heat to narrow win over Clippers
Bam Adebayo delivered a standout performance, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to guide the Miami Heat to a 120-119 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Key Performers
- Bam Adebayo: 25 points, 10 rebounds
- Norman Powell: 21 points in his return to Southern California
- James Harden: 29 points
- Kawhi Leonard: 27 points
- Ivica Zubac: 9 points, 18 rebounds
- Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins: 12 points each
Game Summary
The victory improved Miami’s record to 4–3, while the Clippers dropped to 3–3, marking their first home defeat of the season. The Heat shot 54.2% from the floor, hitting 12 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc. Los Angeles connected on 17 of 41 three-point tries but was plagued by turnovers — committing 21 of them, which led to 37 points for Miami.
Crucial Moments
Adebayo’s two free throws with 56 seconds left gave Miami a 120–116 lead. After missing a follow-up shot, the Heat saw Harden hit a three-pointer that cut the deficit to one with 20 seconds left. Leonard had the final shot, a 26-foot step-back three-pointer, but it missed at the buzzer.
Clippers' Comeback Attempt
Los Angeles erased a 13-point third-quarter deficit to tie the game at 105–105 with 9:55 remaining, sparked by a three-pointer from veteran Chris Paul. Despite the comeback, Miami regained its composure to hold off the Clippers in the closing moments.
“Bam Adebayo scored 25 points to lead the Miami Heat past the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday night.”
Author’s Summary
Bam Adebayo’s leadership and clutch play powered the Heat to a resilient one-point win over the Clippers, ending Los Angeles’ unbeaten home streak.