Doncic's 42 and 13 assists lead Lakers past Heat 138-117

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Luka Doncic 42 PTS, 7 REB, 13 AST

9.8

Luka Doncic had 42 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists as the Lakers beat the Heat 138-117 at crypto.com Arena. The Lakers improved to 6-2. Chirp gave Doncic a 9.8 rating.

Los Angeles led from the first quarter, 37-30. Miami matched the Lakers in the second, 42-42, so the halftime margin held at 79-72 for the Lakers. The Lakers then outscored the Heat 32-21 in the third to stretch the lead to 111-93. Miami scored 24 in the fourth, but the Lakers added 27 and kept control.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Heat with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Miami fell to 2-5. Walker Kessler pulled down 15 rebounds for the Lakers.

Chirp's Sim had the Lakers at 55% before tip-off, and they covered that edge easily.

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