Overview
- The Lakers beat the Heat 134-126 in Miami as Luka Doncic scored 60 points on 18-of-30 shooting with 9 threes, adding seven rebounds and five steals after being listed as doubtful with right-hip discomfort.
- Doncic poured in 39 after halftime and said he was exhausted following an overnight arrival in Miami around 5 a.m.
- LeBron James recorded 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, tying Robert Parish's NBA record of 1,611 regular-season appearances.
- The win pushed Los Angeles to eight straight victories and 11 wins in 12 games, strengthening its position in the Western Conference's third spot.
- One night earlier in Houston, Doncic posted 40 points with 10 assists and nine rebounds, while forward Maxi Kleber remained out with a lower-back injury.