James Harden ignited the Los Angeles Clippers with a stellar third-quarter performance, scoring 13 of his 26 points, leading the team to a 109-98 victory over the Miami Heat. This win broke the Clippers' two-game losing streak.
Norman Powell topped the score sheet with 29 points while Ivica Zubac contributed significantly with 21 points and a season-high 20 rebounds, marking his 25th double-double. Harden complemented his scoring with 11 assists.
On the other side, Tyler Herro shone for Miami, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, but the Heat's three-game winning streak came to an end. Miami's lineup was affected by Bam Adebayo's absence due to lower back pain from a previous game.
