Heat Edge Clippers 117-116 in OT Behind Adebayo’s 35 Points

The Miami Heat defeated the LA Clippers 117-116 in overtime Wednesday, November 4, 2026, led by Bam Adebayo’s 35 points and 10 rebounds. Miami overcame a 15-point halftime deficit at Intuit Dome, outscoring Los Angeles 29-20 in the fourth quarter before edging the Clippers in the extra period.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Heat Establish an Early Lead

Miami opened with a 33-24 first quarter, giving the visitors a nine-point advantage. That productive start proved important in a game that featured substantial swings before its one-point finish.

Second Quarter: Clippers Move Ahead with 43 Points

Los Angeles completely changed the scoreline in the second quarter, outscoring Miami 43-19. The 24-point difference transformed a nine-point deficit into a 67-52 halftime lead. The Clippers scored more in that quarter than they would in the third and fourth quarters combined.

Third Quarter: Miami Begins Its Comeback

The Heat outscored the Clippers 26-20 in the third, reducing the deficit to 87-78. Miami still trailed by nine entering the fourth, but its improved quarter kept the game within reach.

Fourth Quarter: Heat Draw Level

Miami produced a 29-20 fourth quarter to erase the remaining gap and send the game to overtime tied at 107. Across the second half, the Heat outscored Los Angeles 55-40, exactly offsetting their halftime deficit.

Overtime: Miami Secures the Road Win

The Heat finished with a 10-9 advantage in the extra period to claim the 117-116 victory. After allowing 67 first-half points, Miami held the Clippers to 49 across the second half and overtime.

Key Performers

• Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat: Led all scorers with 35 points and added 10 rebounds for the winning team’s standout double-double.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat: Collected a game-high 14 rebounds, helping Miami finish with a 50-47 advantage on the boards.
• Davion Mitchell, Miami Heat: Led both teams with 10 assists as Miami recorded 35 assists on 43 made field goals.
• Darius Garland, LA Clippers: Paced Los Angeles with 26 points and seven assists.
• Rui Hachimura, LA Clippers: Led the Clippers with nine rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: Miami overcame an 18-point disadvantage from 3-point scoring by gaining 12 points on two-point baskets and seven at the free-throw line—a combined 19-point edge that produced the one-point win.

Game Analysis: How Miami Overcame the Shooting Gap

The Clippers were the more accurate shooting team, making 47.8% of their field-goal attempts compared with Miami’s 43.0%. Los Angeles also made 16 of 43 attempts from beyond the arc, while the Heat finished 10-for-40.

Miami offset those differences with more shot attempts, more two-point production and a stronger return at the foul line. Both teams made 43 field goals, but the Heat needed 100 attempts to the Clippers’ 90. Miami made 33 two-pointers compared with 27 for Los Angeles.

Free throws supplied another important distinction. The Heat went 21-for-26, shooting 80.8%, while the Clippers finished 14-for-20 at 70.0%. In a one-point game, Miami’s seven-point advantage at the line helped compensate for its lower perimeter accuracy.

The second-half turnaround was equally important. Los Angeles followed its 43-point second quarter with consecutive 20-point quarters. Miami steadily reduced the deficit rather than needing to recover it all at once, then did just enough in overtime.

Closing Context: Records and What’s Next

Miami improved to 3-5 overall and 2-2 on the road, while the Clippers fell to 1-7 overall and 1-3 at home. The Heat next face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. PST. Los Angeles returns to action against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. PST, looking to turn a competitive overtime performance into its second win of the season.

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