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Clippers lose to Heat in close game; Lue explains Wagler's minutes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:08 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Clippers lose to Heat in close game; Lue explains Wagler's minutes

Summary

The Los Angeles Clippers narrowly lost to the Miami Heat 117-116 at Intuit Dome on November 5. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 35 points as the Clippers fell short despite holding a nine-point lead entering the final quarter. Head coach Tyronn Lue provided reasoning for Keaton Wagler's limited 16 minutes of play, noting it was a game-time decision. Wagler contributed 11 points, two rebounds, and an assist. The Clippers are now 1-7 on the season and will face the New Orleans Pelicans next, while the Heat prepare to play the Golden State Warriors.

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By the Numbers

•Clippers drop to 1-7 this season
•Wagler plays only 16 minutes
•Adebayo scores 35 points for the Heat
•Clippers led by nine entering the final quarter
•Next game for Clippers is against the Pelicans

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8:08 AMYahoo Sports — Clippers’ Tyronn Lue explains why Keaton Wagler saw limited minutes in crushing Heat loss

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The Los Angeles Clippers came mighty close to getting their second win of the season as they lost to the Miami Heat 117-116 at Intuit Dome on Wednesday night. However, Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 35 points as the Los Angeles fell short in agonizing fashion. Keaton Wagler, who has been an important off-the-bench presence for the Clippers in the […] The post Clippers’ Tyronn Lue explains why Keaton Wagler saw limited minutes in crushing Heat loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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