Kawhi Leonard showcased his prowess with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while James Harden ignited in the second half with 16 of his 21 points, propelling the Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-95 triumph over the struggling Miami Heat (26-24) on Sunday night.
Harden’s performance flirted with a triple-double, contributing 11 assists and eight rebounds. Norman Powell added 16 points, and Paul George chipped in with 11 for the Clippers.
Despite a valiant effort from Jimmy Butler, who scored 21 points, and Terry Rozier’s 17 points, the Heat (26-24) faltered to a 2-8 record in their last 10 games.
Bam Adebayo and Josh Richardson managed 14 points each, but the absence of key 3-point shooters, Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro, hindered Miami’s offensive capabilities.
