The Lakers remain without LeBron James (right-side sciatica), while Deandre Ayton’s status is worth monitoring after exiting Friday’s game with back spasms. He didn’t return for the second half, as head coach JJ Redick opted to hold him out for precautionary reasons.

In the NBA, coming close is never enough. The Miami Heat suffered the same frustrating fate against the Lakers tonight. They didn’t lead once throughout the game, but remained at a distance to strike.

On Sunday night, the Miami Heat take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an exciting NBA matchup to close out the weekend of sports.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves tossed an alley oop lob to Bronny James, something Reaves has done many times before with James' father, LeBron.

Luka Doncic might have recorded his first triple double of the season, but he had to tell the truth after the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat.

LaRavia is such a smart player and when he plays alongside guys like Austin and Luka, he shines. His ability to read a defense and cut into open spaces or relocate around the 3-point line is accentuated by having high-IQ players around to find him.

Hachimura, who has assumed his more natural starting power forward role with James sidelined, has enjoyed a solid start to a critical season. The 27-year-old Gonzaga product is on an expiring $18.3 million contract, and could be in line for a raise in unrestricted free agency come this summer.

However, Smart agreed to a buyout with the Wizards on July 20 before signing a two-year, $10.52 million contract with the Lakers two days later, per Spotrac. The 31-year-old is now enjoying a key role on a contending team, as he averaged 27.3 minutes per game entering Sunday night’s matchup with the Miami Heat.

Last year, when JJ Redick dipped his feet for the first time into coaching, he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3rd place finish in the hotly contested Western Conference.

Luka Doncic had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Austin Reaves scored 26 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 130-120 on Sunday night to extend their winning streak to three games.

Luka Doncic records his first triple-double of the season with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to go with three steals, while Austin Reaves has 26 in the Lakers’ 130-120 victory. Jake