The Miami Heat lost a highly contested game to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, by a final of 125-118, despite a brilliant performance from Jimmy Butler.
Heat Lose: Recap
Heat Lost. Jimmy Butler is averaging just under 20 points this season and certainly did everything he could in the loss. Butler scored 30 points on 52.6% shooting and was 10 for 10 at the free-throw line. He also had 10 assists and 10 rebounds, to account for his second triple double of the season. Adebayo had an impressive night as well, shooting 80% from the field while scoring 27 points with 12 rebounds. He also had 7 assists, a steal and 2 blocks. Coming off the bench but playing the most minutes, G Tyler Herro matched Adebayo’s 27 points on 55% shooting.
The Heat put up a great effort against the Clippers, although LA was without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Patrick Beverly. But they still had Marcus Morris Sr, who had 26 points on 9-of-11 shooting before intermission, including six threes. Morris finished with 32 points.
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Heat lose to Clippers in heartbreaker
