Los Angeles takes an 18-point cushion into the fourth after a dominant third quarter and a 37-point Luka Doncic performance.
The Lakers have piled up 111 points through three quarters, leading Miami 111-93 after the teams traded 42-point second quarters. Los Angeles outscored the Heat 32-21 in the third, extending a seven-point halftime lead to 18. Luka Doncic has 37 points and 11 assists, while Austin Reaves added 19; Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Miami with 24 points. The 5-2 Lakers, ranked eighth in the power index, have the upper hand over the 2-4 Heat, ranked 20th, with the fourth quarter still to play.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic (Lakers): 37 points, 11 assists, 6 rebounds Austin Reaves (Lakers): 19 points, 5 assists Giannis Antetokounmpo (Heat): 24 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists