Thompson’s late three lifts Heat past Clippers in overtime

Klay Thompson hit a three-pointer with one second left in overtime to give the Miami Heat a 117-116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 30 points in the game in Inglewood, California.

The shot capped a comeback after Miami trailed by 15 points at halftime, according to Thompson. The Heat forced overtime before his final basket secured the victory. Thompson made eight three-pointers, finishing 8-for-17 from beyond the arc.

The win came ahead of a scheduled visit to face the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Thompson’s first game there as a Heat player. After beating the Clippers, he said he hoped Miami could win consecutive games. “It’s fun to beat up on old friends,” he said, referring to the Warriors, with whom he spent 13 seasons and won four NBA championships.

Miami did not extend its momentum in that matchup. The Heat lost to Golden State by 20 points, and Thompson scored 11 points in 23 minutes, making three of 10 shots. The loss followed his best scoring performance since leaving the Warriors, according to the reports.

After the Clippers game, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised Thompson’s preparation and said he was working to remain effective as he aged. “You...