Lakers guard Luka Dončić scored 45 points in Los Angeles’ 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors — and the Lakers host the Miami Heat on Monday at 10 p.m. EST.
The Lakers are 5-2 and fourth in the Western Conference. The Heat are 2-4 and 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Last season, the Lakers posted a 53-29 record, including a 28-13 mark at Crypto.com Arena. They averaged 25.9 assists per game while making 42.0 field goals per contest.
Miami finished 43-39 last season, going 17-24 in road games. The Heat recorded 8.6 steals, 4.3 blocked shots and 13.1 turnovers per game in 2025-26.
Lakers forward Adou Thiero is out due to injury management. Forward Ziaire Williams is out with a foot injury. Heat guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is day to day with a personal matter.
The Lakers are 2.5-point favorites. The over/under is 238.5 points.
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