Heat vs Clippers: 117-116 Thriller Sealed by Thompson’s Late Three

Heat vs Clippers Overtime Summary

The Miami Heat edged the Los Angeles Clippers 117‑116 in overtime on Wednesday night, with Klay Thompson delivering a decisive three‑pointer in the final second. The win gave Miami its third victory in four games after starting the season 0‑4.

Clippers Game Highlights

Darius Garland led the Clippers with 26 points and seven assists, while Rui Hachimura added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Brook Lopez contributed 20 points and eight boards. Rookie guard Keaton Wagler sparked an early surge with a three‑pointer that helped the Clippers build a 50‑35 lead in the second quarter.

Heat NBA Performance

Bam Adebayo posted a season‑high 35 points and collected 10 rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 27 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, and also secured the defensive rebound that set up Thompson’s final shot. Miami erased a 20‑point second‑quarter deficit and was down by ten with 4½ minutes left in regulation before a 9‑0 run narrowed the gap.

La Clippers vs Miami Heat Statistics

The Clippers entered halftime with a 67‑52 advantage, outscoring the Heat 43‑19 in the second period. However, Miami’s 9‑0 spurt late in the fourth quarter cut the lead to two points, forcing overtime.

Miami Heat vs LA Clippers Player Contributions

In overtime, Garland’s jumper gave the Clippers a 116‑112 lead with 1:19 remaining. Adebayo answered with an inside basket to make it 116‑114. After a Heat timeout, Antetokounmpo secured a defensive rebound and found Thompson open in the left corner for the game‑winning three. The Clippers attempted a final shot, but Kobe Sanders missed as time expired.

Both teams will look to build on this performance. The Heat travel to Golden State for their next game, while the Clippers host New Orleans to close a three‑game home stretch.

Sources: ESPN, Yahoo Sports, NBA.com.