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Adebayo's Double-Double Lifts Heat to Narrow Victory Over Clippers
4 Nov
Summary
- Ban Adebayo scores 25 points and grabs 10 rebounds for the Heat
- Norman Powell adds 21 points in his return to Southern California
- Clippers' James Harden scores 29 points, Kawhi Leonard adds 27
On November 4th, 2025, the Miami Heat held off a late surge from the Los Angeles Clippers to win 120-119 in a close matchup. Ban Adebayo was the standout performer for the Heat, recording a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Norman Powell, making his return to Southern California, chipped in with 21 points for the visitors.
The Clippers were led by James Harden, who scored 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard, who added 27 points. However, the home team's 21 turnovers, which the Heat converted into 37 points, proved to be their downfall. The Clippers trailed by as many as 13 points in the third quarter before tying the game at 105-105 with just under 10 minutes remaining, but they ultimately fell short in their comeback bid.
The Heat shot an impressive 54.2% from the field and made 12 of their 25 three-point attempts, while the Clippers shot 50% from beyond the arc, going 17-for-41. The victory ended a two-game losing streak for the Heat and marked their second road win in five games on their current four-game trip.
