Miami Heat Set Franchise Records in Dominant Win Over Los Angeles Lakers
Heat’s Offense Explodes in Third Quarter
Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter, leading the Miami Heat to a franchise-record 41 assists and a 134-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Heat’s Historic Night
The Heat’s 42 assists surpassed their previous record of 41 against Portland on March 29. They also tied another franchise record with 24 3-pointers, and their 41-point margin of victory was the third-biggest in team history.
Individual Performances
Jimmy Butler scored 17 points, while Bam Adebayo added 14 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists for the Heat. LeBron James scored 29 points for the Lakers, who have lost six of eight, their last two by a combined 70 points. Rui Hachimura added 14 points for the Lakers.
Takeaways
- James made 12 of 18 shots, snapping a six-game streak of him shooting less than 50%.
- The Heat led by as many as 43 points, their biggest lead of the season.
Key Moment
LeBron James’ 3-pointer with 8:55 left in the third quarter was the 2,451st of his career, breaking a tie with Kyle Korver for No. 7 all-time.
Key Stat
Tyler Herro had seven 3-pointers in the third quarter, tying the Heat record for any quarter. The previous record was six, set by Gabe Vincent on January 28, 2022.
Up Next
The Lakers will close their four-game trip on Friday in Atlanta, while the Heat will host Phoenix on Saturday, the second game of a four-game homestand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many assists did the Heat record in their win over the Lakers?
A: The Heat recorded 42 assists, a franchise record.
Q: How many 3-pointers did the Heat make in their win over the Lakers?
A: The Heat made 24 3-pointers, tying a franchise record.
Q: How many points did LeBron James score for the Lakers?
A: James scored 29 points for the Lakers.
Q: How many points did the Heat win by against the Lakers?
A: The Heat won by 41 points, the third-biggest margin of victory in franchise history.
