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.

Prepared to be down LeBron James, the team has already also had Luka Dončić, Marcus Smart, Jaxson Hayes, and Gabe Vincent miss time, and on the second night of a back-to-back in just their fourth game of the season had just seven of their 14 regular contract players available.

Luka Doncic puts up his first triple-double of the season and Austin Reaves scores 26 points to lead the Lakers to a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat.

D Simply put Kel’el Ware is failing the Miami Heat this year. It is not always reflected in the box score, but he has not lived up to what

Using Friday's preseason finale as a "dress rehearsal" for next week's regular-season opener, Lakers coach JJ Redick put Gabe Vincent in the starting lineup to fill in for the injured LeBron James.

However, Smart agreed to a buyout with the Wizards on July 20 before signing a two-year, $10.52 million contract with the Lakers two days later, per Spotrac. The 31-year-old is now enjoying a key role on a contending team, as he averaged 27.3 minutes per game entering Sunday night’s matchup with the Miami Heat.

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The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Lakers to businessman Mark Walter, finalizing the $10 billion deal.

Real Sports: Most points in the first 5 games of a season in Lakers history: 175 — Jerry West (1969) 174 — Kobe Bryant (2005) 172 — Elgin Baylor (1966) 171 — Austin Reaves (2025)