NBA · Quarter Summary
Clippers' 43-Point Second Quarter Builds Five-Point Edge
November 5, 2026 · 5:23 AM
Los Angeles flipped an early deficit with a 43-point second quarter, but Miami has clawed back to five in the fourth.
The Clippers lead 87-82 in the fourth of a game tipped Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 p.m. ET—about three hours ago. Miami opened with a 33-24 first quarter, but LA erupted for 43 in the second and took a 67-52 halftime lead. The Heat answered with a 26-20 third, then scored four in the fourth to pull within five. Bam Adebayo paces all scorers with 26 on 11-of-14 shooting; Klay Thompson has 22, including six threes, while Clippers forward Rui Hachimura has 17 and six assists. Miami entered 2-5 and No. 20 in the power index; the Clippers were 1-6 and No. 26.
Key Performers
Bam Adebayo: 26 points, 11-of-14 FG Klay Thompson: 22 points, 6-of-11 from three Rui Hachimura: 17 points, 6 assists