Key Takeaways:
- Bam Adebayo produced 25 points and 10 rebounds in the Heat’s 120-119 win over the Clippers on Monday night
- Miami snapped a two-game losing streak and secured their second away triumph in five attempts
- James Harden registered 29 points but the Clippers suffered their first home defeat of the season
Match Analysis
Miami Heat overcame the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 in Inglewood on Monday night, capitalising on a critical third-quarter surge to snap their two-game losing spell and earn a valuable away victory. Bam Adebayo was pivotal for the Heat, contributing 25 points and securing 10 rebounds, while Norman Powell marked his return to Southern California by adding 21 points.
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Supported by Andrew Wiggins, who tallied 17 points, and Kel’el Ware with 16, Miami managed to halt a streak of two consecutive defeats. The win marked the Heat’s second success on the road from their last five games, and they now stand at 1-2 to open their four-game road swing.
Clippers’ Effort Falls Short
James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points and Kawhi Leonard contributed 27, yet it was not enough to maintain Los Angeles’ perfect home record, as they incurred their first defeat at Crypto.com Arena this season after three prior victories on their own court.
Ivica Zubac played a major role on the boards, collecting 18 rebounds to accompany his nine points. Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each posted 12 points for the hosts.
Key Statistics
| Team | FG% | 3PM / 3PA | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 54.2% | 12 / 25 | 16 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 50% | 17 / 41 | 21 |
The Heat delivered a highly efficient performance, shooting 54.2% from the field and converting 12 out of 25 attempts from behind the arc. In contrast, the Clippers were 17 for 41 in three-point shooting, registering a 50% overall field-goal percentage. Los Angeles struggled with ball security, amassing 21 turnovers, which Miami transformed into 37 points.
Decisive Moments
With 56 seconds on the clock, Adebayo sank two free throws to place Miami up 120-116. Following an unsuccessful inside attempt by Adebayo with 26 seconds left, Harden responded with a three-pointer, narrowing the deficit to one point with 20 seconds remaining. The Clippers then had the final possession, but Leonard’s 26-foot step-back three-pointer at the buzzer missed, ensuring a narrow win for the visitors.
Third-Quarter Turnaround
The Clippers faced a deficit as large as 13 points during the third quarter but managed to level proceedings at 105-105 with 9:55 left in the game, courtesy of a three-pointer from veteran Chris Paul. Despite their resurgence, the Heat were able to withstand the late onslaught and see out the game.
Looking Ahead
- Miami Heat will visit Denver on Wednesday night
- Los Angeles Clippers are set to host Oklahoma City on Tuesday night
