Miami visits Los Angeles following Doncic's 45-point game

Los Angeles hosts the Miami Heat after Luka Doncic scored 45 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-125 victory against the Toronto Raptors

ByThe Associated Press

November 2, 2026, 2:02 AM

Miami Heat (2-4, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (5-2, fourth in the Western Conference)

Los Angeles; Monday, 10 p.m. EST

LINE: Lakers -2.5; over/under is 238.5

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles plays the Miami Heat after Luka Doncic scored 45 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Los Angeles went 53-29 overall with a 28-13 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Lakers averaged 25.9 assists per game on 42.0 made field goals last season.

Miami finished 43-39 overall with a 17-24 record on the road a season ago. The Heat averaged 8.6 steals, 4.3 blocks and 13.1 turnovers per game last season.

INJURIES: Lakers: Adou Thiero: out (injury management), Ziaire Williams: out (foot).

Heat: Tim Hardaway Jr.: day to day (personal).