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Luka Dončić, Lakers stay hot offensively in win over Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their offensive surge with a commanding 136–115 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night, showcasing a balanced attack that left the Heat struggling to keep pace. LA shot a blistering 56.8% from the field, including 19 three-pointers at a 44.2% clip, while their bench contributed 27 points to the effort.

Luka Dončić led the charge early, scoring 12 points in the first quarter as the Lakers built a 10-point lead, though Miami briefly trimmed the gap behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 17-point first-half outburst. The Lakers’ dominance in the paint—outscoring Miami 58–38—proved decisive, with Austin Reaves and Ziaire Williams each adding key offensive bursts, including Williams’ strong return from injury with nine points and two assists in just his second game back.

Despite Miami’s hot shooting streaks, including a 88% clip in the opening period, the Lakers’ depth and efficiency sealed the win, extending their momentum into the second half with a 18-point lead by the 10:18 mark. Walker Kessler chipped in with six points, while off-the-bench contributions from Sandro Mamukelashvili (nine points total) and Matisse Thybulle kept the pressure on Miami’s defense.

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