Overview
- Thompson hit the game-winning corner 3 with about one second left in overtime to lift the Heat to a 117-116 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
- Thompson finished with 30 points and eight made 3-pointers while Bam Adebayo scored 35 and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 27, pacing Miami’s comeback from a 20-point deficit.
- The win moved Miami to 3-5 but did not hide a second-quarter collapse and recurring defensive breakdowns that forced the team to rally in the second half.
- Andrew Wiggins continued to see limited touches and career-low usage, prompting coach Erik Spoelstra to lean on three-guard lineups and role players in late-game rotations.
- Miami faces a quick turnaround with a trip to the Warriors on the second night of a back-to-back, making Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center and minutes management immediate storylines to watch.