Clippers Top Heat, 103-95
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Miami Heat, 103-95, at Kaseya Center on Sunday evening.

The Clippers (33-15) were uncharacteristically cold shooting-wise early, as they mustered only 19 first-quarter points and took a three-point deficit into the second quarter. However, Los Angeles began to pick up the pace at that point, eliminating its deficit and taking a one-point lead over the Heat (26-24) into halftime. Kawhi Leonard would progressively heat up in the second half, closing out the road win with 34 fourth-quarter points, with a 10-2 run midway through the period key to creating some much-needed cushion.

Leonard led the Clippers with a 25-point, 11-rebound double-double that included four assists, two steals and two blocks. James Harden generated a 21-point, 11-assist double-double that included eight rebounds, one steal and one block. Norman Powell netted 16 points. Paul George furnished 15 points, seven boards, four assists, one steal and one block.

Jimmy Butler paced the Heat with 21 points, complementing them with four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Terry Rozier supplied 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Bam Adebayo and Josh Richardson produced matching 14-point contributions while pulling down 13 and three rebounds, respectively. Adebayo added three steals and Richardson four assists among other contributions. Caleb Martin finished with 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal.

The Clippers remain on the road and face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, while the Heat hosts the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.
Posted on: 2/4/2024 6:06 PM
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