Introduction
The Miami Heat were down by 20 points. They looked beaten. Then they fought back and won. Klay Thompson hit the winning shot with one second left in overtime. The Heat beat the LA Clippers 117-116 on Wednesday night.
What Happened
The game was at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Overtime is extra time when the score is tied at the end of the game. The Clippers led by 20 points late in the second quarter. They led 67-52 at half time. The Heat were still down by 10 points with four and a half minutes left in the fourth quarter. Then they went on a 9-0 run. A run is when one team scores many points in a row. The game went to overtime. The Clippers led 116-112 with 1 minute and 19 seconds left in overtime. Bam Adebayo scored to make it 116-114. Then the Clippers missed their shots. With one second left, Thompson hit a three-pointer from the corner. A three-pointer is a shot worth three points. The Heat won 117-116. Thompson finished with 30 points. He made eight three-pointers. Adebayo had a season high of 35 points and 10 rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Heat. Davion Mitchell had 11 points and 10 assists.
Why People Are Talking About It
A 20-point comeback is rare. A game winner with one second left is even rarer. Fans love games like this. The Heat started the season with four losses in a row. Now they have won three of their last four games. The Clippers are going the other way. They have lost seven games in a row. Their record is 1 win and 7 losses.
What Happens Next
The Heat play the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The Clippers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Clippers need a win to stop the slide. The Heat want to keep their good run going.
Final Thoughts
Games like this are why people love basketball. One team looked beaten. Then one shot changed everything. Klay Thompson has hit big shots before. This one will be remembered for a long time. Another big NBA night this week: Nikola Jokic got a triple-double as the Nuggets beat the Raptors.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Sources: theScore (https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/3645742/klay-hits-last-second-3-in-ot-as-heat-rally-past-skidding-clippers) and ESPN (https://www.espn.ph/nba/story/_/id/50387296/klay-thompson-hits-game-winner-miami-heat-comeback)
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