Clippers edge Heat in overtime

Published January 12, 2012 1:58am EST | Updated November 20, 2014 6:25pm EST

Chris Paul scored 27 points and dished out 89, in overtime at Staples Center.

Caron Butler and Blake Griffin each added 20 points, while Chauncey Billups dropped in 12 for the Clippers, who won for the fourth time in five games. Griffin also pulled down 12 rebounds.

LeBron James paced the Heat with 23 points and 13 rebounds, but missed several free throws in the final minute of regulation that would have either tied the game or put Miami ahead.