The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Miami Heat, 121-104, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday.

While there were nine lead changes in the first half, Los Angeles never relinquished the lead in the second half after a 36-23 second quarter. They outscored the Heat, 62-46, in the second half, getting their lead up to 22 points at times. The Clippers shot 59 percent from the field, 48 percent from three-point range and 93 percent from the free-throw line while holding the Heat to 42 percent from the field, 32 percent from long range and 79 percent from the charity stripe. The Clippers also outscored the Heat in fastbreak points, 19-4.

The Heat (19-14) were led by Bam Adebayo, accruing 21 points, 15 rebounds and four assists. Kevin Love led the bench with 17 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Jaime Jaquez had 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and four steals, while Tyler Herro amassed 12 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals.

The Clippers (20-12) were led by Kawhi Leonard, collecting 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals. Paul George provided 23 points, three rebounds and two assists. James Harden tallied 15 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks. Norman Powell led the bench with 22 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.

On deck for Miami is a road matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. As for the Clippers, they travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday as well.