Doncic scores 42 as Lakers beat Heat 138-117

Luka Doncic scored 42 points and had 13 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away after halftime to beat the Miami Heat 138-117 on Monday, November 2.

Doncic made 14 of 24 shots, including 6 of 15 from 3-point range, and added seven rebounds in 36 minutes. He turned the ball over twice and was plus-26 on the floor.

The Lakers led 37-30 after the first quarter, and the teams split the second 42-42. Miami's only lead came early, at 4-0, and the game had one lead change.

An 11-0 run that began with 4.7 seconds left in the second quarter and carried into the third put Los Angeles up 88-72 with 10:42 left in the third. The Lakers outscored Miami 32-21 in the quarter.

Austin Reaves scored 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting and made four of his five 3-pointers. Walker Kessler had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the lead reached 24 at 131-107 with 4:44 left.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Heat with 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. He made 10 of 17 shots but committed seven of Miami's 19 turnovers. Klay Thompson scored 19, and Davion Mitchell had 15 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts.

Los Angeles finished with 39 assists and an effective field goal percentage of 68, and its bench outscored Miami's 41-30.

Bronny James closed the scoring with a driving layup in the final seconds, set up by Collin Sexton. The Lakers improved to 6-2, and the Heat fell to 2-5.

Up next

Heat: at the LA Clippers on Wednesday, November 4.

Lakers: at the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, November 4.