What happened: Thompson has scored 27 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 35 minutes, and he also defended a Darius Garland hook pass. LA used its last timeout on a baseline out-of-bounds play with 4.8 on the shot clock, leading Miami 116-114.

Why it matters: The Clippers are 1-6 in 2026-27 through seven games and on a six-game losing streak, last falling 125-118 to Toronto. Thompson is averaging 13.8 points per game in 2026-27 through eight games, so tonight is well above his pace.

What to watch: LA inbounds with a two-point lead and 44.5 seconds left on the game clock.