Live stream: Heat 41, Clippers 27
The Miami Heat (19-13) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (19-12) at Crypto.com Arena
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Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Monday January 1, 2024
Miami Heat 41, Los Angeles Clippers 27 (Q2 9:48)
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rough stint for Theis — Clippers outscored by 12 points in his 4 minutes and Zu is already back in – 11:12 PM
Rough stint for Theis — Clippers outscored by 12 points in his 4 minutes and Zu is already back in – 11:12 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat has started 5 of 8 on threes and has already forced eight turnovers. I see not much has changed in 2024. – 11:11 PM
The Heat has started 5 of 8 on threes and has already forced eight turnovers. I see not much has changed in 2024. – 11:11 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Duncan Robinson: 11 points in 6 minutes off the bench.
Kevin Love: 11 points in 6 minutes off the bench. – 11:10 PM
Duncan Robinson: 11 points in 6 minutes off the bench.
Kevin Love: 11 points in 6 minutes off the bench. – 11:10 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Look at Duncan Robinson
11 first quarter points but it’s the way he’s getting them
Drives off high PnR, full on movement 3’s, and just shooting whenever there’s a slice of open space
Playing with such confidence man – 11:08 PM
Look at Duncan Robinson
11 first quarter points but it’s the way he’s getting them
Drives off high PnR, full on movement 3’s, and just shooting whenever there’s a slice of open space
Playing with such confidence man – 11:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Duncan Robinson came in and absolutely spanked LA second unit, outscoring LA bench 11-7 by himself
Kevin Love also outscored LA’s bench with 8 points
It’s a 35-23 Heat lead. A 3:7 AST-TO ratio for Clippers in that 1st quarter. – 11:08 PM
Duncan Robinson came in and absolutely spanked LA second unit, outscoring LA bench 11-7 by himself
Kevin Love also outscored LA’s bench with 8 points
It’s a 35-23 Heat lead. A 3:7 AST-TO ratio for Clippers in that 1st quarter. – 11:08 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
First quarter: Heat 35, Clippers 23
Kawhi 0-2 in his return in 8 minutes. Clippers’ struggles boil down to 7 turnovers, leading to 10 points. Six Clippers have a turnover. – 11:07 PM
First quarter: Heat 35, Clippers 23
Kawhi 0-2 in his return in 8 minutes. Clippers’ struggles boil down to 7 turnovers, leading to 10 points. Six Clippers have a turnover. – 11:07 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 35, Clippers 23. Duncan Robinson (11 points) and Kevin Love (eight points) have already combined for 19 points off the bench. Heat also shooting 4 of 7 on threes and has forced seven turnovers. – 11:07 PM
End of first quarter: Heat 35, Clippers 23. Duncan Robinson (11 points) and Kevin Love (eight points) have already combined for 19 points off the bench. Heat also shooting 4 of 7 on threes and has forced seven turnovers. – 11:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat 35, Clippers 23 after one. Robinson 11 points. Adebayo six rebounds. – 11:06 PM
Heat 35, Clippers 23 after one. Robinson 11 points. Adebayo six rebounds. – 11:06 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kevin Love is just everywhere
Been such a solid backup 5 for this team that we forget about the Love-Bam front-court that we’re seeing now
Putting pressure on the rim and getting paint touches
Yes you heard that right – 11:06 PM
Kevin Love is just everywhere
Been such a solid backup 5 for this team that we forget about the Love-Bam front-court that we’re seeing now
Putting pressure on the rim and getting paint touches
Yes you heard that right – 11:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Heat lead 23-19 with 2:58 left in 1st quarter
Clippers are getting outscored 10-2 off turnovers. They’re not making good decisions at all against a team that is arguably the best in the league at forcing turnovers without fouling at a high rate. – 10:58 PM
Heat lead 23-19 with 2:58 left in 1st quarter
Clippers are getting outscored 10-2 off turnovers. They’re not making good decisions at all against a team that is arguably the best in the league at forcing turnovers without fouling at a high rate. – 10:58 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Clippers keep attacking Herro on defense and he keeps competing
Really holding up and defending well – 10:56 PM
Clippers keep attacking Herro on defense and he keeps competing
Really holding up and defending well – 10:56 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat’s zone making an early appearance tonight, as expected. – 10:55 PM
The Heat’s zone making an early appearance tonight, as expected. – 10:55 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Russell Westbrook just isolated on Kevin Love, made the jumper and leapt in the air to celebrate while smiling at his former UCLA teammate. – 10:54 PM
Russell Westbrook just isolated on Kevin Love, made the jumper and leapt in the air to celebrate while smiling at his former UCLA teammate. – 10:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George out of timeout:
– blows by Cain
– steals Herro
– pullup middy over Jaquez – 10:51 PM
Paul George out of timeout:
– blows by Cain
– steals Herro
– pullup middy over Jaquez – 10:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Heat lead 9-8 through five minutes in LA
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots: a catch-shoot corner 3, and a fade in paint.
Kyle Lowry looks quite aggressive to start this one as well. – 10:48 PM
Heat lead 9-8 through five minutes in LA
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots: a catch-shoot corner 3, and a fade in paint.
Kyle Lowry looks quite aggressive to start this one as well. – 10:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
An aggressive Kyle Lowry to start this one and the Heat needs it with so many out. – 10:46 PM
An aggressive Kyle Lowry to start this one and the Heat needs it with so many out. – 10:46 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
One thing about Kyle Lowry, when the Heat are shorthanded he becomes far more engaged in the offense. – 10:46 PM
One thing about Kyle Lowry, when the Heat are shorthanded he becomes far more engaged in the offense. – 10:46 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Really like that early offense from Miami there
Jaime Jaquez sets it up, Bam Adebayo pindown for Tyler Herro
Been saying they should find ways to make things easier for Tyler off-ball
There’s one right there – 10:45 PM
Really like that early offense from Miami there
Jaime Jaquez sets it up, Bam Adebayo pindown for Tyler Herro
Been saying they should find ways to make things easier for Tyler off-ball
There’s one right there – 10:45 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
New Vol 8s tonight for James Harden 👀 pic.twitter.com/ISrtmXVbPh – 10:44 PM
New Vol 8s tonight for James Harden 👀 pic.twitter.com/ISrtmXVbPh – 10:44 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Seemingly good omens for the Clippers: Kawhi is back, and Terance Mann just hit a three. – 10:42 PM
Seemingly good omens for the Clippers: Kawhi is back, and Terance Mann just hit a three. – 10:42 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Heat rookie forward and former UCLA standout, receives a warm welcome before Clippers-Heat game. Also introduced in Spanish as part of Mexican Heritage Night pic.twitter.com/fMdTyjyDR0 – 10:38 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Heat rookie forward and former UCLA standout, receives a warm welcome before Clippers-Heat game. Also introduced in Spanish as part of Mexican Heritage Night pic.twitter.com/fMdTyjyDR0 – 10:38 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr. received a loud cheer from the LA crowd when he was introduced as a starter. – 10:36 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. received a loud cheer from the LA crowd when he was introduced as a starter. – 10:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Available reserves for Heat:
– R. Hampton
– D. Robinson
– N. Jovic
– C. Swider
– K. Love
– T. Bryant
– O. Robinson
Available reserves for Clippers:
– EVERYONE for first time all season (J. Primo, X. Moon, J. Miller inactive but healthy) – 10:29 PM
Available reserves for Heat:
– R. Hampton
– D. Robinson
– N. Jovic
– C. Swider
– K. Love
– T. Bryant
– O. Robinson
Available reserves for Clippers:
– EVERYONE for first time all season (J. Primo, X. Moon, J. Miller inactive but healthy) – 10:29 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 1/1
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:20 PM
STARTERS 1/1
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:20 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
STARTERS 1/1 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:12 PM
STARTERS 1/1 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:12 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jaime Jaquez Jr. in Heat starting lineup on his homecoming night, along with Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry . . . and Jamal Cain. No Butler, Martin, Highsmith or Richardson for Heat. – 10:02 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. in Heat starting lineup on his homecoming night, along with Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry . . . and Jamal Cain. No Butler, Martin, Highsmith or Richardson for Heat. – 10:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr. getting the start in his first NBA appearance back home.
Heat starting Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jamal Cain and Bam Adebayo.
Heat’s 19th different starting lineup in 33 games. – 10:02 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. getting the start in his first NBA appearance back home.
Heat starting Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jamal Cain and Bam Adebayo.
Heat’s 19th different starting lineup in 33 games. – 10:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
An update on the Heat’s injury situation entering tonight’s matchup vs. the Clippers in Los Angeles, as Haywood Highsmith enters the NBA’s concussion protocol miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 10:00 PM
An update on the Heat’s injury situation entering tonight’s matchup vs. the Clippers in Los Angeles, as Haywood Highsmith enters the NBA’s concussion protocol miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 10:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi makes everything better
A look at net ratings for Clippers who shared the floor with Kawhi Leonard in December pic.twitter.com/q1fUuXXibW – 9:57 PM
Kawhi makes everything better
A look at net ratings for Clippers who shared the floor with Kawhi Leonard in December pic.twitter.com/q1fUuXXibW – 9:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Per @SynergySST only the Minnesota Timberwolves (the NBA’s top defense overall) are defending pick-and-rolls that include passes better this season than the LA Clippers.
Asked Tyronn Lue about how LA is achieving their objectives in PnR defense and why it matters pic.twitter.com/WOxiwaviFA – 9:54 PM
Per @SynergySST only the Minnesota Timberwolves (the NBA’s top defense overall) are defending pick-and-rolls that include passes better this season than the LA Clippers.
Asked Tyronn Lue about how LA is achieving their objectives in PnR defense and why it matters pic.twitter.com/WOxiwaviFA – 9:54 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is back home. Jaquez returns to Los Angeles as one of the NBA’s top rookies miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:48 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is back home. Jaquez returns to Los Angeles as one of the NBA’s top rookies miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:48 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jordan Clarkson was less than pleased on Saturday about not closing against the Miami Heat.
If you’re less than pleased about your playing time, this is the best way to show why you should have that playing time. – 9:45 PM
Jordan Clarkson was less than pleased on Saturday about not closing against the Miami Heat.
If you’re less than pleased about your playing time, this is the best way to show why you should have that playing time. – 9:45 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker here in LA by the Heat’s locker room in a Heat hat. – 9:17 PM
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker here in LA by the Heat’s locker room in a Heat hat. – 9:17 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
After the Harden trade, Spoelstra’s said he texted with Ty Lue about the “noise” to expect with a super team. – 9:12 PM
After the Harden trade, Spoelstra’s said he texted with Ty Lue about the “noise” to expect with a super team. – 9:12 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tonight will be the first time Kawhi Leonard will play against the Heat since Feb. 5, 2020. – 9:10 PM
Tonight will be the first time Kawhi Leonard will play against the Heat since Feb. 5, 2020. – 9:10 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler’s x-rays came back clean. He’s out tonight against Clippers. Kyle Lowry is in. – 9:05 PM
Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler’s x-rays came back clean. He’s out tonight against Clippers. Kyle Lowry is in. – 9:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight will be the first time Kawhi Leonard faces the Miami Heat since COVID hit – 9:01 PM
Tonight will be the first time Kawhi Leonard faces the Miami Heat since COVID hit – 9:01 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Just saw him in in the hallway and Duncan Robinson is a very happy man right now. – 8:59 PM
Just saw him in in the hallway and Duncan Robinson is a very happy man right now. – 8:59 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Clippers have entire roster tonight. Heat are down five: Butler, Martin, Highsmith, Richardson and Smith. – 8:57 PM
Clippers have entire roster tonight. Heat are down five: Butler, Martin, Highsmith, Richardson and Smith. – 8:57 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Ty Lue on Heat injury situation. “Spo’s done a great job of keeping them afloat.” – 8:51 PM
Ty Lue on Heat injury situation. “Spo’s done a great job of keeping them afloat.” – 8:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doesn’t sound like Mason Plumlee will be in the rotation tonight. T Lue hedged on him being fully back like that, but he is available vs Heat – 8:49 PM
Doesn’t sound like Mason Plumlee will be in the rotation tonight. T Lue hedged on him being fully back like that, but he is available vs Heat – 8:49 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue politely won’t answer if Kawhi Leonard will have any restrictions tonight. So expect a minutes restriction after he missed four straight games. – 8:49 PM
Ty Lue politely won’t answer if Kawhi Leonard will have any restrictions tonight. So expect a minutes restriction after he missed four straight games. – 8:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue on Kawhi Leonard minutes restriction:
“Can’t remember. Happy New Year” 😆 – 8:48 PM
T Lue on Kawhi Leonard minutes restriction:
“Can’t remember. Happy New Year” 😆 – 8:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kawhi Leonard will be available to play today against the Heat after missing the last four games. Mason Plumlee also available. – 8:47 PM
Kawhi Leonard will be available to play today against the Heat after missing the last four games. Mason Plumlee also available. – 8:47 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will play tonight vs the Miami Heat – 8:47 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will play tonight vs the Miami Heat – 8:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi is playing
Mason is playing
The LA Clippers are whole
FULL CLIP pic.twitter.com/szX7lZ4BrG – 8:47 PM
Kawhi is playing
Mason is playing
The LA Clippers are whole
FULL CLIP pic.twitter.com/szX7lZ4BrG – 8:47 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard is playing and Mason Plumlee is active tonight. – 8:47 PM
Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard is playing and Mason Plumlee is active tonight. – 8:47 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Happy New Year from PG and Uno! pic.twitter.com/1cFmSkq3Fw – 8:42 PM
Happy New Year from PG and Uno! pic.twitter.com/1cFmSkq3Fw – 8:42 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Good sign. Kawhi Leonard is on the court warming up before the Heat game. – 8:35 PM
Good sign. Kawhi Leonard is on the court warming up before the Heat game. – 8:35 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Kawhi warming up…a sign of things to come? pic.twitter.com/7WI51iSk1n – 8:34 PM
Kawhi warming up…a sign of things to come? pic.twitter.com/7WI51iSk1n – 8:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard taking his spot it might be time for Full Clip pic.twitter.com/QGcJmti00w – 8:33 PM
Kawhi Leonard taking his spot it might be time for Full Clip pic.twitter.com/QGcJmti00w – 8:33 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Orlando Robinson back after his double-double-a-thon in G League. pic.twitter.com/SGpDhxiHsb – 8:23 PM
Orlando Robinson back after his double-double-a-thon in G League. pic.twitter.com/SGpDhxiHsb – 8:23 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry is available tonight vs. Clippers, but Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson are out.
Heat without some of its top perimeter defenders (Butler, Highsmith, Martin and Richardson) vs. Paul George, James Harden and maybe Kawhi Leonard. – 8:22 PM
Kyle Lowry is available tonight vs. Clippers, but Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson are out.
Heat without some of its top perimeter defenders (Butler, Highsmith, Martin and Richardson) vs. Paul George, James Harden and maybe Kawhi Leonard. – 8:22 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
A proven & experienced #NBAAllStar candidate we can trust in 2024 💥
Make your voice heard and send our guys to Indy. Votes count triple today! – HEAT.com/AllStar pic.twitter.com/bftYJ53GmN – 7:24 PM
A proven & experienced #NBAAllStar candidate we can trust in 2024 💥
Make your voice heard and send our guys to Indy. Votes count triple today! – HEAT.com/AllStar pic.twitter.com/bftYJ53GmN – 7:24 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: An update on the Heat’s injury situation entering tonight’s matchup vs. the Clippers in Los Angeles, as Haywood Highsmith enters the NBA’s concussion protocol miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:34 PM
NEW: An update on the Heat’s injury situation entering tonight’s matchup vs. the Clippers in Los Angeles, as Haywood Highsmith enters the NBA’s concussion protocol miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:34 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
We still don’t have Heat basketball for 5 more hours
pic.twitter.com/GaBqwCB9Hn – 5:32 PM
We still don’t have Heat basketball for 5 more hours
pic.twitter.com/GaBqwCB9Hn – 5:32 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Return trip to Southern California part of journey of discovery for Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/01/ret… From earlier. – 5:18 PM
Return trip to Southern California part of journey of discovery for Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/01/ret… From earlier. – 5:18 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Has passive personnel approach put Heat at a deficit in East? sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/01/ask… From earlier. – 5:18 PM
ASK IRA: Has passive personnel approach put Heat at a deficit in East? sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/01/ask… From earlier. – 5:18 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#MIAvsLAC UPDATE: Haywood Highsmith (concussion protocol) has also been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Clippers and is headed home to Miami.
Orlando Robinson and Cole Swider have both rejoined the team from the Sioux Falls Skyforce and are both available to play. – 5:15 PM
#MIAvsLAC UPDATE: Haywood Highsmith (concussion protocol) has also been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Clippers and is headed home to Miami.
Orlando Robinson and Cole Swider have both rejoined the team from the Sioux Falls Skyforce and are both available to play. – 5:15 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Haywood Highsmith enters NBA concussion protocol, returns to Miami. sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/01/hay… Also: Orlando Robinson, Cole Swider back with Heat. – 5:06 PM
Heat’s Haywood Highsmith enters NBA concussion protocol, returns to Miami. sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/01/hay… Also: Orlando Robinson, Cole Swider back with Heat. – 5:06 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Orlando Robinson and Cole Swider are both available for the short-handed Heat tonight vs. Clippers after rejoining the team from the G League. – 4:55 PM
Orlando Robinson and Cole Swider are both available for the short-handed Heat tonight vs. Clippers after rejoining the team from the G League. – 4:55 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Haywood Highsmith is out tonight and for the rest of the trip. He’s in concussion protocol after the collision with Collin Sexton and is returning to Miami. – 4:48 PM
Haywood Highsmith is out tonight and for the rest of the trip. He’s in concussion protocol after the collision with Collin Sexton and is returning to Miami. – 4:48 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat announce that Haywood Hightsmith indeed is in concussion protocol and has left the team to return to Miaimi. Orlando Robinson has returned from G League and is available. Cole Swider (G League) is probable for tonight vs. Clippers. – 4:47 PM
Heat announce that Haywood Hightsmith indeed is in concussion protocol and has left the team to return to Miaimi. Orlando Robinson has returned from G League and is available. Cole Swider (G League) is probable for tonight vs. Clippers. – 4:47 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Took the show on the road & went back to college for our L.A. practice 🏫
The Deets // @DoorDash pic.twitter.com/0VIqyTozKd – 4:42 PM
Took the show on the road & went back to college for our L.A. practice 🏫
The Deets // @DoorDash pic.twitter.com/0VIqyTozKd – 4:42 PM