Clippers Sail By Heat

     The Los Angeles Clippers zoomed by the Miami Heat 109-98 at Intuit Dome on Monday night. It was the first time that the Heat played at the new venue of the Clippers. 

     The Heat will conclude their six-game road swing across town on Wednesday. They will take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. 

     Miami(20-18) outscored their opponent 35-28 during the opening quarter. Both teams combined for just 28 points during the second half with the Heat ahead 48-43 at halftime.  

     Los Angeles(21-17) went on a 30-12 run at the conclusion of the third quarter and led 79-68. The Clippers began the fourth quarter on a 7-2 spurt. 

     Tyler Herro, who had 12 points in the first quarter for the Heat, finished with a game-high 32 points along with 11 rebounds for a double-double. Kel'el Ware contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds while Terry Rozier scored 11 points. 

     James Harden led the Clippers with a double-double of 26 points, 11 assists and five rebounds. Ivica Zubac ended up with 21 points and 20 rebounds for a double-double. Norman Powell helped out with a team-high 29 points in the victory.