Lakers Rally to Defeat Heat 117-108, Ending Three-Game Losing Streak
Rui Hachimura's 23 points and a strong second-half performance helped the Lakers overcome a 12-point halftime deficit, while Tyler Herro's 34 points were not enough for the Heat.
- The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat, fueled by Rui Hachimura's 23 points and Anthony Davis' 22 points and 11 rebounds.
- LeBron James contributed 22 points and nine assists, including key late-game scoring, as the Lakers outscored the Heat 63-42 in the second half to secure the win.
- Tyler Herro led the Heat with 34 points, including shooting 7-of-12 from three-point range, but also committed seven of Miami's 20 turnovers during the game.
- The Heat concluded their six-game road trip with a 3-3 record and played their final game without Jimmy Butler, who completed a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.
- The Lakers improved to 21-17 after overcoming a slow start, while the Heat, now 20-19, will host the Denver Nuggets next as Butler returns to the lineup.
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