National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
L.A. Clippers 95, Miami 89
When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials: #75 Eric Dalen, #10 Ron Garretson, #63 Derek Richardson
Attendance: 19341
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials: #75 Eric Dalen, #10 Ron Garretson, #63 Derek Richardson
Attendance: 19341
Chris Paul scored a season-high 27 points and had 11 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers handed the visiting Miami Heat their second straight road loss with a 95-89 overtime victory Wednesday night
Blake Griffin had 20 points and 12 rebounds and Caron Butler also scored 20 for the Clippers (5-3). DeAndre Jordan had 11 rebounds and six blocked shots.
Miami's LeBron James had 23 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for Miami (8-3), but he also had six turnovers and was 9 of 17 from the line. Chris Bosh had a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds while Mario Chalmers scored 18 and Dwyane Wade had 17.
The Heat failed to score from the field in the final seven minutes of regulation, but kept the Clippers at bay by making seven free throws and led 84-83 with 1:21 left. Chauncey Billups drew a foul on James from beyond the arc with 27.3 seconds remaining and sank all three free throws for an 86-84 lead.
Wade dribbled the ball of his foot but the Heat had another chance when James drew a shooting foul on Jordan. He made one of two free throws.
Less than 12 seconds later, James missed the first and made the second, forcing overtime.
The Clippers have won four in a row against Miami at Staples Center.
Top Game Performances
| Miami | L.A. Clippers | |
| LeBron James 23 | Scoring | Chris Paul 27 |
| LeBron James 7 | Assists | Chris Paul 11 |
| LeBron James 13 | Rebounds | Blake Griffin 12 |
| LeBron James 9 | Free Throws Made | Chauncey Billups 6 |
| Dwyane Wade 3 | Steals | Chris Paul 3 |
| Shane Battier 2 | Blocks | DeAndre Jordan 6 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team | Points | FG% | 3PM-3PA | FTM-FTA | Assists | Rebounds | Blocks | Steals | Turnovers |
| Miami | 89 | 39.5 | 5-16 | 20-34 | 18 | 50 | 6 | 9 | 18 |
| L.A. Clippers | 95 | 41.9 | 6-17 | 17-23 | 22 | 45 | 8 | 7 | 16 |
Upcoming Games
- L.A. Clippers will play their next game at home against L.A. Lakers. The Clippers have a W/L % of .600 after a win and .667 after a loss.
- Miami will play their next game on the road against Denver. The Heat have a W/L % of .750 after a win and .667 after a loss.