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Doncic scores 42 as Lakers beat Heat 138-117
Luka Doncic scored 42 points and made 13 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 138-117 on Monday in Los Angeles.
The win lifted the Lakers to 6-2 in the NBA regular season, while Miami fell to 2-5.
Doncic has scored at least 40 points in four of his last five games, and his league-leading average is 38.8 points per game.
The Heat often sent two defenders at him, but the Lakers answered by moving the ball to open teammates.
Miami star Giannis Antetokounmpo praised Doncic as one of the best scorers ever, saying some people may be reluctant to make that claim.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said the team recorded 39 assists, its most since he became coach.
The Lakers next travel to face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 138–117 at crypto.com Arena.
Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 42 points and 13 assists.
Austin Reaves scored 27 points for Los Angeles.
Walker Kessler had 15 points and 15 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for Miami.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 42 points.
- What
- The Lakers beat the Heat 138–117.
- When
- Monday, November 2, 2026, according to the reports’ publication date and description of the game.
- Where
- crypto.com Arena.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Final score
- Lakers 138, Heat 117
- Venue
- crypto.com Arena
- Luka Doncic
- 42 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds
- Austin Reaves
- 27 points
- Walker Kessler
- 15 points, 15 rebounds