Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart showed anew why he remains one of the most dependable defenders in the NBA.

Luka Dončić continued his torrid start to the 2025-26 season Sunday night by dropping a 29-point triple-double against the Heat in a 130–120 win. It was his lowest scoring output of the year through four games, though it was more than enough to help him cement his place in Lakers’ history.

On Sunday night, the Miami Heat take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an exciting NBA matchup to close out the weekend of sports.

Crypto.com Arena was rocking after Austin Reaves and Bronny James connected on a highlight play against the Miami Heat.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat NBA game from November 2, 2025 on ESPN.

The Miami Heat arrived in Crypto.com Arena hoping to improve their 3-2 record. Meanwhile the Lakers are down Deandre Ayton along with the four other players.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/heat/onsi as Another Jaime Jaquez Jr game? Keys to beating Luka Doncic's Lakers. The Miami Heat continue their road trip on Sunday night against the 4-2 Los Angeles Lakers, after dropping to 3-2 themselves following a loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

Luka Doncic delivered a triple-double as Jake LaRavia and Austin Reaves combined for 51 points in the Lakers' win over the Heat to wrap up Sunday's NBA slate.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has not played in a game this season while dealing with a right sciatica injury.

At least one NBA executive believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is playing his way into a major raise while LeBron James remains sidelined by injury.

The Miami Heat aren't quite the mediocre, rebuilding team many expected them to be this season after trading Jimmy Butler in February. They have a 3-2 record and are first in pace, as well as second in points per game and fast-break points per game coming into Sunday.