Luka Doncic poured in 42 points and dished out 13 assists to power the Lakers past the Heat, 138-117. Austin Reaves added 27 points as Los Angeles improved to 6-2, while Miami opened its five-game West Coast trip with another loss.

By the Numbers
  • Doncic: 42 points, 13 assists and 7 rebounds.
  • Reaves: 27 points; Walker Kessler: 15 points and 15 rebounds.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.
  • Doncic has scored at least 37 points in 5 straight games and is averaging 43.4 points over that span.
  • The Lakers won 138-117 and moved to 6-2.
Yes, But

Miami had been off since Friday, while the Lakers were playing their second game in as many nights. Still, the Heat never mounted a serious comeback after Doncic helped stretch the lead to 19 points early in the second half.

What's Next

The Heat visit the Clippers and the Lakers travel to Sacramento on Wednesday night.

Bottom Line

Doncic’s extraordinary scoring run is powering a strong Lakers start—and even a back-to-back couldn’t slow him down.