Klay Thompson silences doubters with breakout performance in Heat’s rout of Pacers

Klay Thompson finally breaks out of his shooting slump to give the Miami Heat a second-straight double-digit victory.

By Michael Saenz · All U Can Heat

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:51 AM

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Klay Thompson scored 25 points to help lead the Miami Heat past the Indiana Pacers in a rout.
Thompson shot 7-for-12 from three-point range after averaging just eight points per game over his first five games.
The victory marked Miami's second straight double-digit win, improving their regular season record to 2-4.

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Klay Thompson delivered a breakout performance on Friday night, scoring 25 points and recording three assists to lead the Miami Heat to a double-digit victory over the Indiana Pacers. Thompson shot 7-for-12 from three-point range, marking his first high-scoring game of the season as Miami improved to a 2-4 record with their second consecutive win.

The performance effectively halted an early-season slump where Thompson averaged just eight points per game on 32 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Writer Michael Saenz notes that while Miami does not need 25 points from Thompson every night, improved efficiency is crucial ahead of their upcoming five-game road trip.

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