Bam Adebayo scores 25 points, Heat hold off Clippers 120-119 following 3rd-quarter surge

Bam Adebayo Leads Heat to Narrow Victory 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 comeback game to Southern California, helping Miami snap a two-game losing streak.

Andrew Wiggins added 17 points and Kel’el Ware scored 16, supporting the Heat's effort to win on the road for the second time in five games. Miami is now 1-2 on their ongoing four-game road trip.

Clippers’ Key Performances

James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points.
Kawhi Leonard added 27 points but missed a crucial 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Ivica Zubac recorded nine points and 18 rebounds.
Derrick Jones Jr., Bradley Beal, and John Collins each scored 12 points.

Game Highlights

The Heat dominated shooting with a 54.2% field goal percentage and made 12 of their 25 three-point attempts. The Clippers shot 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 41 three-pointers. Miami capitalized on 21 Clippers turnovers, converting them into 37 points.

"Miami led 120-116 after two free throws from Adebayo with 56 seconds remaining."

In the final moments, Adebayo missed an inside shot with 26 seconds left, and Harden quickly responded with a three-pointer to bring the Clippers within one point. Leonard's last-second 26-foot step-back three-pointer missed, sealing the Heat's win.

Upcoming Games

Heat will play at Denver on Wednesday night.
Clippers will host Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.

Author’s summary: Bam Adebayo's standout performance powered the Miami Heat to a tight 120-119 win over the Clippers, who fell short despite strong scoring from James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.

The Albertan — 2025-11-04

Bam Adebayo Leads Heat to Narrow Victory Over Clippers

Clippers’ Key Performances

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