Miami Heat secure overtime victory against Los Angeles Clippers

On November 5, 2026, the Miami Heat defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-116 in an overtime thriller. Klay Thompson hit the decisive three-pointer at the buzzer following an inbound pass from Giannis Antetokounmpo, bringing the Heat’s record to 3-5. Thompson finished with 30 points and eight three-pointers, while Bam Adebayo contributed 35 points and 10 rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists in 41 minutes of play.

The game featured a significant comeback by Miami, which had trailed by as many as 20 points during the second quarter. The Clippers, led by Darius Garland with 26 points, Rui Hachimura with 21, and Brook Lopez with 20, struggled to hold the lead as Miami chipped away at the deficit. Late in the fourth quarter, the contest remained intense, with Miami briefly taking a 107-106 lead before the game extended into overtime. This result was part of a full slate of NBA games played early Tuesday, which also saw notable victories for the San Antonio Spurs over the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers over the Sacramento Kings.