The Miami Heat (20-14) utilized a fourth-quarter push to secure a 110-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (17-18) on Wednesday night.
Tyler Herro led the charge with 21 points, while Duncan Robinson’s fourth-quarter heroics, contributing 11 of his 13 points, played a pivotal role in the Heat’s triumph.
The Heat showcased remarkable depth, with all eight players who saw action scoring in double figures. Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 16 points, and Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo each contributed 15. Kevin Love had a season-high 14 rebounds to accompany his 10 points.
Miami’s offensive efficiency surged in the fourth quarter, shooting 14 of 24 from the field, including 6 of 11 on 3-pointers. In contrast, the Lakers struggled, hitting only 4 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with an impressive performance, registering 29 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks. Austin Reaves, who was put on the starting lineup by head coach Darvin Ham, contributed 24 points, five rebounds and eight assists.
This was the worst game of the season for LeBron James, who scored just 12 points (6/18 field goals, 0/6 three-pointers) in 36 minutes of play.
Miami played without Jimmy Butler for the sixth time in seven games due to irritation in his right foot.
