Heat past and present both had their moments Wednesday night at Crypto.Com Arena, with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers pushing past Tyler Herro and the Heat 117-108.

Tyler Herro revealed the real reason behind his desire to be drafted by the Miami Heat instead of the Boston Celtics during his draft.

A strong second half from the Los Angeles Lakers helped them close out the Miami Heat Wednesday evening. Read more here!

Tyler Herro led the Heat to a 41-point blowout over the Lakers in December, and might have even more offensive responsibility with Bam Adebayo listed as questionable.

The West is deep this season and quality players are going to get snubbed. I say Luka Doncic should be one of them.

Q: Jimmy Butler as the point guard late in his career is like what LeBron James has done for the Lakers. If only he accepts that role fully, and lets Erik Spoelstra integrate the young guys that they continue to develop. But, yeah money is still the priority for him. – Mac.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis was fifth in the latest round of Western Conference frontcourt voting, sitting behind Nikola Jokic, LeBron James ... an All-Star again this season, while Tyler Herro could be named an Eastern Conference ...

Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their six straight road game. Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Anthony Black came off the bench with 14 points and five assists.

Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Sunday game against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick liked the team's hustle and communication in the second half of their win over the Miami Heat.