Heat Edge Clippers in Overtime Thriller
Thompson's go-ahead three with 3.1 seconds left lifts Miami to 3-5 on the season.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
Miami Heat fans got a late thriller Wednesday night as the Heat beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-116 in overtime, lifting the team to 3-5 on the season. Klay Thompson's go-ahead three with 3.1 seconds left decided it.
Why it matters
A win at 3-5 keeps the Heat's early season in the middle of the pack rather than sliding further, and a last-second finish like this one tends to shape how fans read the rest of the year. For South Florida fans, every close game at Kaseya Center is a reminder that the margin between a rough start and a turnaround can be a single possession.
The Heat's 117-116 overtime win came on a 3.1-second go-ahead three from Klay Thompson, who finished with 30 points on 11-of-22 shooting and 8-of-17 from deep. The win moves Miami to 3-5 on the season.
The players
Miami Heat
The Miami NBA franchise that won the game and moved to 3-5 on the season.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles NBA team that lost the game 117-116 in overtime.
Klay Thompson
The 36-year-old Heat guard who scored 30 points and hit the go-ahead three with 3.1 seconds left.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Heat forward who found Thompson open in the corner on the decisive possession.
Bam Adebayo
The Heat center whose screen freed Thompson for the game-winning three.
The details
Giannis Antetokounmpo found Klay Thompson wide open in the corner after a Bam Adebayo screen, and Thompson's three with 3.1 seconds left gave the Heat the lead. The Clippers had no timeouts remaining, and Kobe Sanders's backcourt heave fell short as time expired. Thompson had 27 points and seven triples before the final play, and his 30-point night was the difference.
Timeline
Wednesday night: Heat defeat Clippers 117-116 in overtime
3.1 seconds remaining: Thompson hits go-ahead three-pointer
Beyond the 305
Miami's 3-5 start sits against the team's own early-season ups and downs, and this overtime win is the first real lift in that stretch. Fans will measure whether the late-game execution holds as the schedule tightens in November.
If you hold Heat tickets or watch from home, this win is a reminder that close games at Kaseya Center can swing on one possession, so the next home stand is worth watching closely. Check the team's schedule for the next game date before you plan your weekend.
The takeaway
The Heat's overtime win is a small step up from a 3-5 start, and the late-game execution is what fans will watch next. Keep an eye on the next home game to see whether the closing defense holds.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see the Basketball section.
