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Klay Thompson made the winning three-pointer with a second left in overtime as the Heat rallied past the Clippers.

The Lakers take a 21-point lead in the first quarter and build it to 25 before the Warriors race back to tie the score at halftime and win the second-half battle.

Jarred Vanderbilt starred in his bench role in the Lakers' 103-87 win over the Clippers at Intuit Dome. The offensive numbers are unremarkable. The impact was undeniable.

Collin Sexton and Jarred Vanderbilt come through for the Lakers in their 16-point victory over the Clippers.

Rui Hachimura, who signed with the Clippers in the offseason, received a warm welcome from Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic before the Clippers' loss to the Lakers.

The Clippers should do more than drop parking fees and swap out a few Kawhi Leonard jerseys to thank fans for staying amid sweeping NBA sanctions.

The guard finished with 30 points on 11-for-19 shooting and four assists after a hot start with 16 points on five-for-five shooting at Intuit Dome on Wednesday.

Ben Simmons' comeback with the Sacramento Kings abruptly ended when he tore his Achilles, an injury that also threatens his hopes of representing Australia in major tournaments.

With the Kawhi Leonard era over and James Harden departed, a healthy Darius Garland will be running point for a team blending youth with veterans.