How did the Miami Heat perform without Tyler Herro and Norman Powell?

The Miami Heat struggled to hit 3-pointers without their two star scorers, Tyler Herro and Norman Powell, shooting below 30% from deep in the first half.

How did Jaime Jaquez Jr. perform in his homecoming game?

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had a strong first half for the Miami Heat, scoring 16 points and attacking the paint effectively.

What strategy did the Miami Heat use to try and mount a comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers?

The Miami Heat turned to their reliable zone defense in the second half to try and spark a comeback, but it was not enough to overcome the Lakers' lead.

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Heat Struggle Without Herro and Powell, Lakers Capitalize

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Summary

Miami Heat unable to hit 3-pointers without Herro and Powell
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scores 16 points in first half, but Heat trail
Miami's zone defense fails to spark a comeback against Lakers

Heat Struggle Without Herro and Powell, Lakers Capitalize

On November 2, 2025, the Miami Heat faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a back-to-back matchup. The Heat were still without the services of Tyler Herro and Norman Powell, who were dealing with injuries. Meanwhile, the Lakers welcomed back Luka Dončić to their lineup.

The Heat's struggles were evident from the start, as they were unable to hit their usual 3-pointers. Despite Kel'el Ware's early three-pointer, the Heat went just 1-for-12 from beyond the arc in the first half, shooting below 30% from deep. This put them in a tough spot, as their outside shooting was a crucial part of their offense without their two star scorers.

However, Jaime Jaquez Jr. provided a bright spot for the Heat, scoring 16 points in the first half and attacking the paint effectively. His ability to get to the free-throw line kept the Heat within striking distance.