Can Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton contain the Heat's frontcourt?

Hachimura has been solid this season, but Ayton's back spasms could make it difficult to contain Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware.

Will Luka Doncic score 40+ points for the fourth straight game?

Doncic is on an incredible scoring streak, but it's unlikely he'll hit 40+ again against the Heat's defense.

Can the Lakers make it three straight wins against the Heat?

The Lakers are feeling optimistic, with Doncic and Austin Reaves forming a dominant duo that should be too much for Miami to handle.

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Lakers Reacquire Doncic, Aim to Extend Win Streak Against Shorthanded Heat

3 Nov

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Summary

Lakers riding 2-game win streak, reacquire Doncic after 1-week injury
Heat missing All-Star Tyler Herro, Lakers without LeBron due to sciatica
Hachimura and Ayton's health key to containing Heat's frontcourt

Lakers Reacquire Doncic, Aim to Extend Win Streak Against Shorthanded Heat

As of November 3rd, 2025, the 4-2 Los Angeles Lakers are riding a two-game win streak and have just reacquired 5-time All-NBA First Team guard Luka Doncic following a one-week injury timeout. The Lakers will host the 3-2 Miami Heat, who are also missing one of their two well-compensated All-Stars, shooting guard Tyler Herro.

Rui Hachimura, who has assumed a starting role at power forward with LeBron James sidelined due to a debilitating sciatica injury, has enjoyed a solid start to the season. The 27-year-old Gonzaga product is on an expiring $18.3 million contract and could be in line for a raise in free agency. Meanwhile, Deandre Ayton is still dealing with the back spasms that forced him out of the Lakers' recent victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.