Adebayo's 35, Mitchell's 10 Leads Heat to 117-116 Overtime Win Over Clippers

Heat Edge Out Clippers in Overtime Thriller

The Miami Heat claimed a narrow 117-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The visiting team secured the win in overtime, capping a high-scoring affair that saw both squads trade leads throughout the regulation. Attendance at the venue reached 17,504 fans.

This result improved Miami's record to 3-5, while the Clippers fell to 1-7 on the season.

Adebayo and Mitchell Drive Offense

Bam Adebayo was the Heat's primary offensive force, finishing with a game-high 35 points. His scoring was complemented by strong playmaking from Davion Mitchell, who recorded 10 assists to orchestrate the offense. Giannis Antetokounmpo provided a physical presence on the glass, securing 14 rebounds for Miami. The Heat’s balanced attack allowed them to overcome the Clippers' home-court advantage and their own second-quarter struggles.

Clippers' Second Quarter Surge and Heat Rally

The Clippers, led by Darius Garland, started the game slowly but found their rhythm in the second quarter. Garland finished with a team-high 26 points and 7 assists, while Rui Hachimura contributed 9 rebounds. The Clippers outscored Miami 43-19 in the second frame, building a significant lead that they held into the third quarter.

However, Miami responded with a 26-20 third quarter and a 29-20 fourth quarter to force overtime. The Heat closed the fourth quarter on a 10-0 run to tie the game, setting the stage for the final period.

Deciding Moments in Overtime

The overtime period was defined by free throws and clutch shooting. Darius Garland extended the Clippers' lead with a three-pointer and subsequent free throws, but the Heat answered with key baskets from Adebayo and Klay Thompson. With the game on the line, Klay Thompson hit a decisive three-pointer to give Miami the 117-116 lead.

The Heat held on for the final seconds to secure the win, snapping a recent slump and improving their standing in the league standings.

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ESPN