Feb 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) and guard Terance Mann (14) embrace at the end of the game as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) watches at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Heat 125-118. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Well, that was fun! Sometimes, as a spectator, basketball is just joyous entertainment. The LA Clippers provided that, and more, in their freewheeling knockdown of the Heat on Monday night. Fans went into this matchup with limited expectations, given that starters Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Patrick Beverley were slated to miss the game due to injuries (George and Leonard) and rest (Beverley).