Luka Dončić scored 87 points in two nights. The Heat couldn’t slow him either
Dončić followed a 45-point win over Toronto with 42 points and 13 assists as the Lakers beat Miami 138–117.
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Another big night, even on short rest
Luka Dončić scored 42 points and handed out 13 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 138–117 at home on Monday. It was his second game in two nights: he had scored 45 against Toronto on Sunday, bringing his two-game total to 87 points.espn +1
The win lifted Los Angeles to 6–2 and dropped Miami to 2–5. Dončić shot 14-for-24 from the field, including six three-pointers, and added seven rebounds. His 13 assists were a season high.latimes +1
The streak behind the score
Monday was Dončić’s fourth 40-point game in his past five appearances. In each of those five games, he has scored at least 35 points and made at least six three-pointers, according to NBC Sports.nbcsports
The previous night’s 45 points came with 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in a 131–125 win over Toronto. The NBA said he was the first player to combine at least 45 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, five steals and five three-pointers in a game.nba
How the Lakers pulled away
Dončić scored 16 in the first quarter and had 24 by halftime. The Lakers led 79–72 at the break, then stretched the advantage to 93–74 early in the third quarter. Miami never mounted a serious late challenge.espn +1
Los Angeles also got 27 points from Austin Reaves and 15 points and 15 rebounds from Walker Kessler. The Lakers shot 57% overall and made 19 of 43 three-pointers, recording 39 assists on 51 baskets.latimes
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for Miami. After the game, he said the Heat needed more individual pride, accountability and trust on defense. Coach Erik Spoelstra also called for greater defensive consistency.sun-sentinel
The Lakers visit Sacramento on Wednesday; Miami continues its five-game western road trip against the Los Angeles Clippers that night.espn +1