Miami overturned a 20-point deficit and defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117–116 in overtime. Klay Thompson supplied the winning three-pointer with one second remaining, finishing with 30 points. Bam Adebayo scored 35 as the Heat claimed another victory after starting their season with four consecutive losses. Thompson’s decisive attempt came off an inbound play involving Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
In basketball, Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117–116 in overtime after recovering from a 20-point deficit. Klay Thompson struck from the left corner with a second remaining. Giannis Antetokounmpo put the ball into play and Bam Adebayo screened to give Thompson room for the attempt. The Clippers could not score on their last possession, leaving Miami with the victory.[1], [2]
Thompson ended the game on 30 points, making eight three-pointers, his first such total since December 2023. Adebayo contributed a season-high 35 points and ten rebounds. Antetokounmpo added 27 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. The Heat improved to three wins and five defeats after opening their season with four straight losses. Thompson had joined Miami in the summer after leaving Dallas.[1]
Los Angeles had dominated the second quarter 43–19 and reached halftime ahead 67–52. Darius Garland supplied 26 points and seven assists for the Clippers. Rui Hachimura had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Brook Lopez finished with 20 points and eight rebounds. Hachimura converted only one of two late regulation free throws before the game went into overtime.[1]
