Klay Thompson returns to Bay Area as Heat visit Golden State

He is averaging 14.1 points in 2026-27 through 8 games.

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What happened: Klay Thompson plays his first game in the Bay Area as a member of the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The matchup marks his first road appearance against his former team since joining the Heat.

Why it matters: Miami enters the contest with a 3-5 record in 2026-27 through 8 games following a 117-116 win over the LA Clippers. Thompson continues to anchor Miami's perimeter rotation as the ninth-seeded Heat look to build their first winning streak of the season.

By the numbers: Thompson has recorded 14.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games. Miami is 3-5 on the season after a 117-116 victory against the LA Clippers on Nov. 4.

What to watch: Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV.

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Klay Thompson returns to Bay Area as Heat visit Golden State

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