For the first time this season, the Lakers did not get a 40-point performance. Instead, it was a balanced attack from Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia as the Lakers picked up their fifth win of the season, knocking off the Heat, 130-120.

Ayton did not because of the same ailment that kept him from playing in the second half of Friday’s road win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 130-120 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (5-2) on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena to fall to 0-2 on its four-game trip. The Heat (3-3) continues the trip and completes its back-to-back in Los Angeles on Monday against the Clippers (10:30 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Sun):

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been the talk of the town this offseason, from LeBron James' retirement rumors to locking down Luka Doncic to a long-term deal. With the Lakers still looking to fill out the roster and add as many talented individuals around ...

Sunday evening. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, is at 9:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Heat vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Lakers will face a Heat team that may not be loaded with superstar talent but is one that’s never going to lack in competitive spirit, effort and grit. It’s the reason why they’re off to a commendable start to the season and have established themselves as one of the best scoring and defensive teams in the league.