Despite a pair of breath-taking quarters from Bam Adebayo (1st) and Kyle Lowry (4th), the Miami Heat came just short in their comeback attempt, falling 112-109 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday evening. The Clippers have now won six straight, while the Heat have lost three straight.
Adebayo had 19 first-quarter points — forming a new career-high in points for a single quarter (previous was 15) — while Lowry majestically strung together 22 fourth-quarter points, cutting an nine-point deficit to one with 40.2 seconds left.
Lowry snatched the ball from Reggie Jackson’s grasp on Los Angeles’ ensuing possession.