The Miami Heat bounced back with a huge late-night West Coast victory over the Clippers, led by Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell’s return. (Photo via Miami Heat/X)

After the Miami Heat dropped two games in a row, following a three-game win streak, they finally get back into the win column again.

Miami secured the huge bounce back victory and another statement win over the LA Clippers during a late night West Coast matchup on Monday. It was the second leg of a back-to-back against both Los Angeles teams, as the Heat improve to 4-3 on the season. Norman Powell returned from a three-game absence following a groin injury and helped lead the way to the win with 21 points on 60% shooting versus his former Clippers team.

Norman Powell in his postgame interview after beating the Clippers:

“I told the team I don’t care about me being back here…I care about getting this win.”

“We got a group of guys that are hungry, willing to do whatever it takes to win.”

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— 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 (@WadexFlash) November 4, 2025

Miami is now 3-1 in games that Powell has been in the lineup. His impact was missed in the Heat’s previous losses, and the veteran scorer picked up right where he left off prior to dealing with the minor groin strain. He provided some much needed offensive support to Bam Adebayo, who put in another elite outing of his own.

The Heat captain submitted a versatile two-way performance with a team-high 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals on 10 of 18 shooting (55%). Adebayo also knocked down 2 of his 4 attempts from 3-point range and had a huge defensive stop on LA’s James Harden in the clutch. It was the big man’s fourth double-double of the year thus far.

”That’s just being versatile, thanking god he gave this ability to fit any offense or defense,” Adebayo said postgame. “At some point we’ll win Defensive Player of the Year or maybe even get All-NBA… speaking that into existence.”

Outside of Miami’s stars leading the way, they got plenty of help from the rest of the supporting cast.

Andrew Wiggins has continued to carve out a crucial role in the rotation this season. Wiggins, although capable of filling in to shoulder offensive responsibilities, is at his best when playing his natural game. Which includes showcasing a versatile impact on both ends of the floor. Whether that comes from scoring, rebounding, defending, being disruptive in the passing lanes… Wiggins showcased that all-around skill set in this win. And it came much more comfortably to him with Powell’s scoring back in the lineup.

Spo on Andrew Wiggins’ performance:

“When he’s at the top of his game, he’s one of the elite 2-way players in this league. He can guard 1 through 5… the things Wiggs can do, he showed tonight, those are uncommon.”

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Wiggins recorded 17 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 stocks on 7 of 12 from the field (58%). He did a bit of everything with an impact that went even deeper than just the box score.

Another rotation piece that had that same effect in this matchup was Pelle Larsson. The second-year wing remained in the first unit in favor of Kel’el Ware, which matched up better with the Clippers’ smaller lineup. Larsson didn’t have the eye popping stats, but his energy and hustle helped set the tone and bring an impact.

Ware, who came off the bench for the first time since opening night, had a solid bounce back outing from his struggles Sunday night against the LA Lakers. He added 16 points and 5 boards on 6 of 8 shooting in just 18 minutes.

As a team, the Heat shot more efficient than the Clippers in both field goal and 3-point percentage, at 54% and 48% respectively. They also won the turnover battle and had 33 team assists compared to the Clippers’ 25. In a much more wild stat, it was the first Heat win against Kawhi Leonard dating all the way back to the 2013 NBA Finals. Leonard finished the night with 27 points against Miami.

Next up, the Heat will look to split this difficult road trip 2-2 against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.

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