Klay Thompson hit the winning three-pointer with one second remaining in overtime as the Miami Heat completed a 117-116 comeback over the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Miami recovered from a 20-point deficit and survived a back-and-forth finish to claim the road victory in Inglewood, California.
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Klay Thompson delivers the decisive shot
Thompson finished with 30 points, five rebounds, three assists and one block in 35 minutes.
He shot 11-for-22 from the field and made eight of his 17 three-point attempts.
The final basket came after Miami trailed by two points with 3.3 seconds left in overtime.
The Heat used Bam Adebayo as a screener, creating space for Thompson in the corner.
Giannis Antetokounmpo found Thompson with the inbound pass, and the veteran guard converted the open attempt to put Miami ahead for good.
The shot capped an important night for Thompson, who supplied eight of Miami’s 10 three-pointers despite the team shooting 10-for-40 from beyond the arc.
Heat overcome Clippers’ second-quarter surge
Miami opened the game strongly and led 33-24 after the first quarter.
The Clippers then produced a 30-4 run to take control in the second period.
Los Angeles led 67-52 at halftime after making 10 three-pointers before the break.
Miami gradually narrowed the gap in the second half as Thompson continued to find space from long range.
The Heat entered the fourth quarter trailing by nine points before their defensive pressure began to change the game.
Miami forced 20 turnovers and turned those mistakes into 23 points.
Davion Mitchell led the defensive effort against Clippers guard Darius Garland while also finishing with 11 points and 10 assists.
Adebayo and Antetokounmpo keep Miami within reach
Bam Adebayo led all scorers with 35 points on 14-for-20 shooting.
He added 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 40 minutes.
Adebayo repeatedly attacked Brook Lopez in the mid-range and helped Miami stay close during the Clippers’ strongest stretches.
Antetokounmpo recorded 27 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks.
His most important overtime contribution came on defence when he blocked a Rui Hachimura dunk attempt from behind.
Antetokounmpo then pushed the ball up court and set up Thompson for a three-pointer that tied the game.
Clippers fall despite strong shooting from Garland
Darius Garland led Los Angeles with 26 points and seven assists.
Rui Hachimura added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
Brook Lopez scored 20 points while making eight of his 11 shots.
The Clippers shot 47.8 per cent from the field and made 16 three-pointers.
However, their 18 turnovers proved costly, particularly as Miami’s pressure increased after halftime.
Los Angeles also struggled to create consistent offence late in the game as the Heat repeatedly forced difficult possessions.
What the result means
The victory gives Miami a significant early-season road win against a Clippers team that had built a large lead and appeared in control at halftime.
It also provides Thompson with a memorable performance in one of his first major moments with the Heat.
For Miami, the comeback showed the value of combining Thompson’s perimeter shooting with Adebayo’s interior scoring and Antetokounmpo’s all-around play.
The Heat will next look to carry that momentum into their upcoming schedule.
The Clippers will have to address their late-game turnovers and their second-half offensive drop-off after letting a 15-point halftime advantage disappear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers?
The Miami Heat defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-116 in overtime on November 4, 2026.
How many points did Klay Thompson score?
Klay Thompson scored 30 points, including eight three-pointers, in the Heat’s win.
Did Klay Thompson hit the game-winning shot?
Yes. Thompson made a three-pointer with one second remaining in overtime to give Miami the lead.
How many points did Bam Adebayo score?
Bam Adebayo scored 35 points and added 10 rebounds for the Heat.
Where was the game played?
The game was played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the Clippers’ home arena.
Fact-Checked: Key game details, player statistics, final score and the overtime sequence were checked against the NBA’s official box score and Miami Heat game coverage.
Disclaimer: Game information reflects the official result available after the November 4, 2026 matchup.