The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a defeat against the Miami Heat with a final score of 110-96, continuing a disappointing trend as they fell under .500 with a record of 17-18. The Lakers' performance was notably weak from the three-point line, where they managed to make only 4 out of 29 attempts (13.8%), resulting in a -36 point deficit at the 3-point line compared to the Heat. In contrast, the Heat shot 38.5% from beyond the arc. The loss marks the Lakers' 8th in their last 10 games, and they are now just .001 ahead of the Golden State Warriors for the 10th spot in the Western Conference. They are 3-9 since the IST. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 29 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 blocks, and 2 steals, but also had 5 turnovers. Other contributors included Austin Reaves with 24 points and 8 assists, and LeBron James with 12 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds. Tyler Herro shined for the Heat with 21 points, including 4 three-pointers. The game concluded with Miami fans chanting 'Let's Go Heat!' in the final minutes, underscoring the Lakers' struggles. The team is now set to face the Memphis Grizzlies next.
The Lakers kicked off 2024 just as they ended 2023 as they fell at home to the Heat behind a horrid shooting night. @LakersSBN https://t.co/r1yMaZC3Up
Tyler Herro tonight 🔥 ▪️ 21 PTS ▪️ 4 3PM ▪️ 4 AST The Heat take down the Lakers on the road 🙌 https://t.co/hxBXIEv5td
The Lakers lose, 110-96, to Miami in a disjointed, dispirited night. They're 2-8 in their last 10 to fall under .500 at 17-18. AD 29p 18r 6a 5b 2s 5tos; Reaves 24p 8a; CWood 13p 8r; LeBron 12p on 6-of-18 9a 6r; Christie 14p 5r. A 'Let's Go Heat!' chant broke out in the final min
Final: Heat 110, Lakers 96 LA drops to 17-18 -- the first time they've been under .500 since Nov. 11 -- after losing to a Miami team missing Jimmy Butler. They are 3-9 since the IST and just .001 ahead of the Warriors for No. 10 in the West. Up next: vs. MEM on Friday.
The Lakers lose, 110-96, to Miami in a disjointed, dispirited night. They're 2-8 in their last 10 to fall under .500 at 17-18. AD 29p 18r 6a 5b 2s 5tos; Reaves 24p 8a; CWood 13p 8r; LeBron 12p on 6-of-18 9a 6r; Christie 12p 5r. A 'Let's Go Heat!' chant broke out in the final min
Final: Heat 110, Lakers 96 LA drops to 17-18 -- the first they've been under .500 since Nov. 11 -- after losing to a Miami team missing Jimmy Butler. They are 3-9 since the IST and just .001 ahead of the Warriors for No. 10 in the West. Up next: vs. MEM on Friday.
The Lakers are 3-8 over their last 11 games. https://t.co/1vaBywSFaa
Nights like tonight it's easy to see that the #Lakers have little to no chance to win a title in 2024.
My @Lakers suck shit! It’s 2024 and they have nobody who can shoot a 3 pointer! -36 points at the 3 point line is comical!
And there it is. https://t.co/dsMI5eEmkg
Lakers from 3 tonight: 4 for 29 (13.8%). Miami is 5 for 8 in the 4th Q, and 15 for 39 overall (38.5%).
The Lakers shooting 3s tonight... https://t.co/B3Kaef6WPX
4TH. QUARTER. DUNCAN.
LEBRON TO AD 💥 https://t.co/jGNvvtSKR2
4th quarter Duncan sighting 👀 https://t.co/u5y43unowz
The Lakers are 3/26 from three tonight and have yet to make one in the second half.