NBA: Miami Erases 20-Point Deficit in Overtime Thriller Against Los Angeles

Klay Thompson drained a three-pointer from the left corner with two seconds remaining in overtime to secure a 117-116 victory for the Miami Heat over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

The final sequence began when Giannis Antetokounmpo secured a defensive rebound with 3.8 seconds left. Following a Heat timeout, Antetokounmpo delivered an inbounds pass to Thompson, who released the shot that gave Miami the lead. Kobe Sanders missed a heave at the buzzer, leaving the Clippers without a chance to tie the game.

Miami overcame a 20-point deficit established late in the second quarter. The Heat, who had lost their first four games of the season, trailed by 10 points with 4.5 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. A 9-0 scoring run erased that cushion and set up the tight finish. The victory marked Miami's third win in their last four games.

Bam Adebayo posted season highs with 35 points and 10 rebounds. Thompson contributed 30 points while shooting 8 of 17 from beyond the arc. Antetokounmpo added 27 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 26 points and seven assists. Rui Hachimura recorded 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Brook Lopez added 20 points and eight rebounds.

The Clippers have lost seven consecutive games after winning their season opener on October 21 against Sacramento. The team held a 67-52 halftime advantage after outscoring Miami 43-19 in the second period. Keaton Wagler, a rookie guard, hit a three-pointer to extend the lead to 50-35 early in that half. Garland hit a jumper to tie the game with 1:58 left in overtime and a floater to put Los Angeles up 116-112 with 1:19 remaining. Adebayo then scored inside to cut the margin to two points before Los Angeles stopped scoring.

Brandon Ingram and Bradley Beal remain sidelined for Los Angeles due to Achilles and knee injuries, respectively. Neither player has appeared in a game this season. The Heat travel to Golden State for a game on Thursday night. The Clippers host New Orleans on Sunday night to end a three-game homestand.