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Lakers Reacquire Doncic, Aim to Extend Win Streak Against Shorthanded Heat
2 Nov
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
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.
The Heat's frontcourt duo of Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware may prove difficult to contain if Ayton's aggression is hampered. However, the big question is whether any of Miami's defenders can contain the one-two punch of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who have been dominant in the Lakers' early-season games.
