Overview
- Luka Dončić recorded a 29-11-10 triple-double and Austin Reaves added 26 points as the Lakers beat the Heat 130-120 for their third straight victory.
- Hours after the win, Los Angeles ruled Dončić out for lower left leg contusion management and Reaves out with right groin soreness for Monday’s game in Portland.
- LeBron James remains out with right-side sciatica with a return targeted this month, and guards Gabe Vincent and Adou Thiero are also unavailable.
- Frontcourt update: Deandre Ayton is available against the Trail Blazers and Maxi Kleber has been ruled out, according to the latest team guidance.
- Depth continues to contribute, with Jake LaRavia scoring 25 off the bench versus Miami and Marcus Smart registering his 1,000th career steal.