December 2nd - The Miami Heat defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 140-123. Kawhi Leonard's 36 points and 7 rebounds weren't enough to secure a win, while James Harden only managed 11 points. The Heat, however, had multiple players contributing, with Powell, Adebayo, Wiggins, and Herro all scoring 20+ points, controlling the game with their efficient offense.

At the start of the game, the Heat established a double-digit lead thanks to Adebayo. Although the Clippers found their rhythm later, they still trailed 24-35 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Heat's offensive surge intensified, with Powell contributing 11 points with three three-pointers , helping the team extend their lead to over 20 points. At halftime, the Clippers trailed 56-76 .

After switching sides, Adeba scored another 13 points for the Heat, extending the lead to as much as 38 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers trailed by a large margin, 82-114 . In the final quarter, although the Clippers tried to narrow the gap to 12 points thanks to Leonard's 19 points , the Heat maintained their lead with their team offense. Ultimately, the Heat defeated the Clippers 140-123 .

Clippers player statistics

Leonard 36 points , 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Zubac 16 points, 13 rebounds , 2 assists; Dunn 12 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Harden 11 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists ; Sanders 10 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Collins 10 points, 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Paul 8 points, 3 assists; Batum 6 points, 1 rebound.

Heat player statistics

Powell 30 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Adebayo 27 points, 14 rebounds , 3 assists; Wiggins 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Herro 22 points , 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Mitchell 16 points , 3 rebounds , 12 assists ; Smith 7 points, 2 assists; Von Taecião 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Larson 5 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists .