Clippers Rally Past Heat in First Game Since Wildfire Postponement
James Harden's dominant third quarter powers Los Angeles to a 109-98 victory over Miami, ending a two-game losing streak.
- The Clippers played their first game in five days after a home game was postponed due to deadly Southern California wildfires.
- James Harden scored 13 of his 26 points in the third quarter, leading a 36-20 surge that turned the game in Los Angeles' favor.
- Norman Powell led the Clippers with 29 points, while Ivica Zubac recorded 21 points and a season-high 20 rebounds for his 25th double-double of the season.
- The Miami Heat, missing Bam Adebayo due to a lower back injury, were led by Tyler Herro's 32 points and 11 rebounds but saw their three-game winning streak snapped.
- White towels reading 'LA Strong' were distributed at the game as a gesture of solidarity with those affected by the wildfires.