Overview
- Miami never led after an 8-0 Lakers start as Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 31 points in the loss.
- Luka Dončić finished with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to pace Los Angeles.
- Austin Reaves added 26 points and 11 assists in a featured role with playmaking and scoring.
- Jake LaRavia poured in 25 off the bench, and Jaxson Hayes had a season-high 15 on 7-for-7 shooting including his first three as a Laker.
- LeBron James sat again with right-side sciatica with a return expected later this month, and DeAndre Ayton missed the game due to back spasms.