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LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers routed the Miami Heat 138-117 on Monday, November 2, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
The Lakers led 79-72 at halftime. They did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 32-21. The biggest lead for the Lakers was 24 points; the Heat led by as many as 4.
Top performers
Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 42 points on 14-of-24 shooting, including 6 3-pointers, with 7 rebounds and 13 assists. Austin Reaves added 27 points and 5 assists. For the Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points on 10-of-17 shooting, with 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Klay Thompson added 19 points.
Double-doubles: Luka Doncic (42 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists); Giannis Antetokounmpo (30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists); Walker Kessler (15 points and 15 rebounds). The Lakers bench outscored the Heat reserves 41-30.
- Luka Doncic (LAL): 42 PTS, 7 REB, 13 AST, 14-24 FG, 36 MIN
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA): 30 PTS, 12 REB, 7 AST, 10-17 FG, 34 MIN
- Austin Reaves (LAL): 27 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 10-15 FG, 34 MIN
- Klay Thompson (MIA): 19 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 7-11 FG, 27 MIN
- Bam Adebayo (MIA): 16 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 5-10 FG, 31 MIN
- Davion Mitchell (MIA): 15 PTS, 0 REB, 7 AST, 5-5 FG, 29 MIN
By the numbers
The Lakers shot 57.3% from the field (51-of-89) and went 19-of-43 from three-point range; the Heat shot 50.7% and went 16-of-41 from deep. The Lakers won the rebounding battle 41-34. The Lakers outscored their opponents 60-38 in the paint. Fast-break points favored the Heat, 20-6. Assists: Lakers 39, Heat 28.
Context
The Lakers improved to 6-2 with their second straight win, while the Heat fell to 2-5. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Lakers visit the Suns on Sunday, Nov 15; the Heat host the Cavaliers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,752 at Crypto.com Arena. Officials: Jacyn Goble, Nick Buchert and Jenna Reneau.