The Lakers finally broke their 3-game losing streak on Wednesday night by defeating the Heat 117-108 in an impressive performance.
Rui Hachimura scored 23 points, and Anthony Davis added 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 117-108 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game skid. LeBron James contributed 22 points and nine assists, while Austin Reaves recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds to help the Lakers secure their first win since two games were postponed due to Southern California’s deadly wildfires.
Tyler Herro led the Heat with a scorching 34 points, shooting 7 of 12 from beyond the arc, including a perfect 5 of 5 in the first half. However, Miami faltered down the stretch, surrendering a 15-4 Lakers run early in the fourth quarter that turned the game in Los Angeles’ favor.
Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovic chipped in 12 points each for the Heat, who completed their West Coast trip 3-3 without Jimmy Butler, finishing the swing with back-to-back losses to the Clippers and Lakers.
A key moment came when Jaxson Hayes intercepted a pass, sparking a fast break that ended with his own dunk off an assist from Reaves, giving the Lakers a 90-87 lead with 10:27 left. Herro’s hot start kept Miami competitive, but Los Angeles clamped down in the second half, outscoring the Heat 64-43 to secure the victory.
The Lakers’ three-game losing streak matched their season-high, but Wednesday’s performance offered a glimpse of resilience as they found a way to bounce back in front of their home crowd. Let’s provide a grade for every Lakers player.
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