Butler scores 26 points, Heat hold off late Clippers rally

MIAMI – Jimmy Butler scored 26 points and the Miami Heat withstood another furious comeback from the Los Angeles Clippers during a 121-114 victory.

Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat, who have won 10 of 12.

Gabe Vincent finished with 23 points.

The Eastern Conference-leading Heat snapped a six-game losing streak against the Clippers.

Miami’s last win over Los Angeles was on Dec. 8, 2018. Down 23 late in the third period, the Clippers closed to 117-113 on Amir Coffey’s layup with 33 seconds remaining.

Butler hit four foul shots on Miami’s final two possessions to secure the win. He converted all 16 of his free-throw attempts.