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Miami edged Los Angeles 120–119 on November 3 at Intuit Dome in a tight defensive battle. James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points while Kawhi Leonard added 27, but Los Angeles shot just 50% from the field and made 17 three-pointers on an off-night. The Heat's Bam Adebayo (25 points) and Norman Powell (21 points) anchored Miami's balanced attack, which featured a superior 54.2% field-goal percentage and 33 assists against the Clippers' 25. Miami's third-quarter surge—37 points—proved decisive, offsetting a strong Clippers second quarter (41 points). Los Angeles' 20 turnovers compared to Miami's 16 proved costly in the final moments, while the Heat's defensive rating of 112.9 held firm. The Clippers' 115.9 defensive rating reflected Miami's efficient offensive execution. This road victory strengthens Miami's position in the Eastern Conference standings.