
The Los Angeles Lakers ended their three-game losing streak with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on January 15, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Lakers overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to secure the win. Rui Hachimura led the team with 23 points, while Anthony Davis and LeBron James each contributed 22 points. Davis also recorded 11 rebounds, and James added nine assists. Austin Reaves provided a double-double with 14 points and 14 assists, as reported by ESPN.
Tyler Herro was the standout performer for the Heat, scoring 34 points with an impressive shooting performance. Bam Adebayo returned from a one-game absence due to a lower back injury to contribute 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
The Heat started strong, with Herro scoring 16 of his 34 points in the first quarter, leading Miami to a 38-34 advantage. Adebayo added five points, two assists, and a steal in the opening period. The Lakers relied on a balanced attack, with Davis contributing 12 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Lakers limited Herro to six points, but the Heat received contributions from Nikola Jovic, Kel’el Ware, and Adebayo. Miami led 66-54 at halftime.
The Lakers made a strong comeback in the third quarter, outscoring the Heat 29-19. Hachimura, Max Christie, Reaves, and Gabe Vincent played key roles in the turnaround. The Lakers trailed by just 85-83 heading into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Lakers completed the comeback, limiting Miami to 23 points and scoring 34 to secure the 117-108 victory. Davis, James, and Reaves were instrumental in the final period, helping the Lakers outscore the Heat 34-23.
This victory was significant for the Lakers, who had previously had two games postponed due to wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The team was eager to return to action and end their losing streak.
LeBron James also made headlines off the court, as he noticed a young fan courtside who was visibly emotional. After receiving a message about her at halftime, James approached the girl after the game, handed her his wristband, and took a photo, creating a memorable moment for the fan. LeBron James expressed his desire to inspire fans of all ages, sharing how much moments like these mean to him.
“I’ve always tried to be a role model and someone that kids can look up to me — men, women, whatever the case may be — and try to make them proud and they want to come see me play,” James explained to Talk Sport. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who is a father of three, was deeply moved by the young fan’s enthusiastic reaction. “That was a super-dope moment,” James said. “I have a little girl myself back home. I made sure that I went over and chopped it up with her after the game. “I gave her one of my ‘I Promise’ bands and took a picture with her. … I think it will be something that hopefully she will never forget,” he added.
According to Bleacher Report, the Lakers’ next game is scheduled for January 17, 2025, against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. The team will look to build on this victory and continue their momentum in the upcoming games.