Klay Thompson Buzzer-Beater Caps Heat's Stunning Comeback Over Clippers 117-116

Klay Thompson's buzzer-beater, a 23-foot three-pointer from the left corner with one second left in overtime, gave the Miami Heat a 117-116 win over the LA Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The shot, assisted by Giannis Antetokounmpo, completed a remarkable comeback for Miami, which had trailed by 20 points in the second quarter and by nine entering the fourth. Thompson finished with 30 points and eight three-pointers in his best game of the season, Adebayo led all scorers with 35, and the Heat improved to 3-5 while the Clippers fell to 1-7.

Key Points

• Thompson's 23-foot three from the left corner, with one second left in overtime and assisted by Antetokounmpo, won the game 117-116 for Miami.
• The Heat trailed by 20 in the second quarter and by nine entering the fourth, then won the fourth 29-20 and overtime 10-9.
• Adebayo scored 35 points with 10 rebounds on 14-of-20 shooting, Antetokounmpo added 27 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, and Thompson scored 30 on 8-of-17 from three-point range.
• Davion Mitchell handed out a game-high 10 assists and fuelled the fourth-quarter rally, while Darius Garland led the Clippers with 26 points.
• Miami improves to 3-5; the Clippers fall to 1-7 with a seventh consecutive defeat.

What Happened

The game swung wildly. Miami won the first quarter 33-24 behind Adebayo's inside play, but the Clippers erupted for 43 points in the second while holding the Heat to 19. A 16-0 run carried Los Angeles to a 63-43 lead, its largest of the night, and the home side led 67-52 at half-time.

Miami tightened its defence after the break, taking the third quarter 26-20 to cut the deficit to nine. The Heat then won the fourth 29-20, level at 107-107, helped by a 9-0 run midway through the quarter. The game featured eight lead changes and five ties before overtime.

Overtime was a one-possession battle, Miami edging it 10-9. With one second left, Antetokounmpo found Thompson in the left corner, and the veteran buried the 23-foot three for 117-116, his eighth three of the night, leaving the Clippers no time to answer.

Background and Context

Both teams arrived needing a win. Miami had lost 138-117 to the Lakers on Monday, when Luka Doncic scored 42, and entered at 2-5. The Clippers had lost 125-118 to Toronto on Monday, their sixth straight defeat since beating Sacramento in the opener on October 21. Wednesday's loss makes it seven in a row and leaves Los Angeles at 1-7.

Thompson's form had been a talking point after a quiet start, and his 30-point night arrived exactly when Miami needed it. Adebayo, by contrast, has been consistently excellent, and his 35 points on 14-of-20 shooting underlined his status as Miami's most reliable scorer.

For the Clippers, the defeat continues a miserable run of blown leads. Los Angeles led by 20 in the second quarter and by nine entering the fourth, yet could not close the game. Garland led them with 26 points and seven assists, Hachimura added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Brook Lopez had 20 points and eight rebounds, but the home side scored only 20 points in the fourth quarter and nine in overtime.

Klay Thompson's Buzzer-Beater Seals the Comeback

The final play was a fitting end to Thompson's night. He finished 11-of-22 from the field and 8-of-17 from three, with five rebounds and three assists, and his plus-21 rating was the best mark on either team. The eight three-pointers were a season high, and the last was the only shot that mattered, a catch-and-shoot look from his favourite spot that Antetokounmpo created with a drive that drew the defence.

Thompson's reputation as one of the great shooters of his generation was built on moments like this, and the 23-foot corner three is his favourite shot. On Wednesday, with his team trailing for most of the night, he delivered the finish that reminded everyone why Miami wanted him, capping a fourth quarter in which Mitchell's playmaking and Adebayo's inside scoring finally broke the Clippers' defence.

Reactions

For Miami, the win felt like a release after a difficult start: Adebayo with 35, Thompson with 30 and Antetokounmpo with 27, a combined 92 points from the trio. The Heat had been waiting for a game in which their stars clicked together, and the comeback provided it.

For the Clippers, the defeat deepened an already worrying start. Los Angeles has now lost seven in a row, and Wednesday's collapse was the most painful of the run: a 20-point lead thrown away at home, a nine-point advantage entering the fourth lost, and a game-winner conceded with one second left. Pre-game models had favoured the Clippers, and the loss will only increase the scrutiny on a team that began the season with far higher expectations.

Why It Matters

The win matters for Miami because it shows what this Heat team can be when its stars align. Adebayo's efficiency, Antetokounmpo's all-round dominance and Thompson's shooting form a combination few teams can match on a good night, and erasing a 20-point deficit on the road in overtime can change the feel of a season.

It matters for the Clippers because 1-7 is a hole that is hard to climb out of, and the manner of the defeats is as concerning as the number. Blown leads have become a pattern rather than an exception, and teams that start 1-7 rarely recover to make the playoffs. Los Angeles must fix its late-game execution quickly if this season is not to slip away before it has properly begun.

What Happens Next

Miami will look to build on the win and turn one dramatic night into a run of form, with Thompson's shooting and the Adebayo-Antetokounmpo partnership as the foundation to climb back toward .500. The Clippers face the urgent task of ending their losing streak before the gap to the playoff places grows too wide, and their next games take on added importance.

For more on Miami's week, see our report on the Lakers' 138-117 win over the Heat on Monday and our report on the Raptors' 125-118 win over the Clippers. For more on the Clippers' slide, see the Warriors' 124-112 win over the Clippers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score between the Heat and the Clippers? The Miami Heat beat the LA Clippers 117-116 in overtime on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

Who hit the game-winning shot? Klay Thompson hit a 23-foot three-pointer from the left corner with one second left in overtime, assisted by Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was his eighth three-pointer of the game.

How big was Miami's comeback? The Heat trailed by 20 points in the second quarter, when the Clippers led 63-43, and by nine points entering the fourth quarter. Miami won the fourth 29-20 and overtime 10-9.

Who were the top scorers? Bam Adebayo led all scorers with 35 points for Miami, followed by Klay Thompson with 30 and Giannis Antetokounmpo with 27. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 26 points.

What are the teams' records now? Miami improves to 3-5, while the Clippers fall to 1-7 with a seventh consecutive defeat.